Light Before Wires Long before electric bulbs and ceiling fixtures, Japanese homes were lit by a quiet, portable object known as the Andon. Made from wood, washi paper, and a small oil flame, the Andon did more than illuminate a room. It shaped the way space was experienced after sunset. In traditional interiors of the …
Soft Light, Ancient Craft, and the Art of Illumination Soft, warm, and gently diffused, Japanese paper lanterns are among the most recognisable lighting forms in the world. Whether glowing above a festival street, hanging outside a tea house, or resting quietly in a modern interior, they embody a unique balance of beauty, restraint, and purpose. …