About Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns have been used in Japanese homes and for festivals for centuries. Hand crafted of  bamboo and paper, paper lanterns expand into beautiful works of art. Our lanterns include expanding fixture and paper shade and come in all shapes and sizes. Shown below is how paper lanterns are assembled. 

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White paper lanterns with bamboo ribs are usually used in the home for they do not rust the paper lantern.

Colorful paper lanterns with metal ribs are usually used for gardens, parties and festivals.

Most lanterns are made up of horizontal or random ribs of either bamboo or metal which create the shape of the lantern.  There is a hole at the top and bottom which include a metal eyelet to insert the expanding fixture.

The expanding fixture is what keeps the lantern "taught" and hold its shape.

The paper lanterns pull open much like an accordian.

The expanding fixture is inserted into the paper shade and into the eyelets to expand and securely hole the paper lanterns.

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