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Capsule Lanterns

Capsule Lanterns are oblong-shaped striated lanterns, which style and feature attempt to remember the gold Japanese koban, or coin, during the Edo period. A traditional lantern shape of the lantern-making city of Gifu in Japan, capsule lanterns are also classed as one of the traditional lanterns of the Chinese culture and they typically feature black or gold narrow rim around their top and bottom aperture, closely-spaced ribbing, and Chinese or Japanese calligraphy writing or artwork that enhances their beauty and wishes for good luck. Shop for the finest capsule lanterns here on AsianIdeas.com and experience through them the mastery of the Chinese and Japanese in lantern-making.


Capsule Lanterns Facts and Features


Capsule lanterns present a unique design that blends together the traditional lantern shape and style of the Gifu lanterns in Japan and the classic even-ribbed construction of the lanterns in China. Each capsule lantern is constructed with a collapsible frame and is intricately-handcrafted with thin metal wire that is coiled around an oblong-shaped internal template and covered with rice paper, nylon, or silk fabric.

Unless specifically stated, you can also install low-wattage lantern lights, like LED lantern light kit, within each capsule lantern and illuminating them sheds a soft and warm glow that brings out more of the beauty and colors of their featured design. Because of the delicateness and non-water-resistant characteristics of rice paper and silk, we suggest hanging the rice paper and silk capsule lanterns indoors or the dry outdoors, and you can also choose our waterproof nylon capsule lanterns for long-term outdoor hanging or when anticipating rain during your special occasion.

Hang these capsule lanterns for the Chinese New Year, Asian festivals, and special occasions like weddings and birthdays, or simply as a Chinese or Japanese decoration to foster good luck and prosperity to your home, store, or office throughout the year. Decorate them in a festive fashion with other colors and styles of paper lanterns, especially with their fellow traditional Chinese lanterns, Chinese and Japanese party supplies, and party string lights to yield a vibrant, colorful, and Asian-inspired lifestyle on your special occasions.