Paper Lanterns Collection

Typical paper lanterns illuminated at night, Hoi An, Vietnam
Vietnam, Hoi An. Typical lanterns at night

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

A Banquet in a Pleasure House on the Bank of the Okawa (Okawa bata giro jo no yusen), c. 1792. Creator: Angyusai Enshi
A Banquet in a Pleasure House on the Bank of the Okawa (Okawa bata giro jo no yusen), c. 1792. Detail from a larger artwork

Vietnam, Hoi An, The Old Town, Souvenir Paper Lantern

Streets of Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA

Red Lanterns
Ran Shen

A Banquet in a Pleasure House on the Bank of the Okawa (Okawa bata giro jo no yusen), c. 1792

The Lantern Shop, c. 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Lantern Shop, c. 1765. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya, with Child Attendants Yoshino and Tatsuta, c. 1793. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya, with Child Attendants Yoshino and Tatsuta, c. 1793

Festivity at a teahouse, from a parody of Chushingura, c. 1797 / 98
Festivity at a teahouse, from a parody of Chushingura, c. 1797/98

Women Boarding a Pleasure Boat, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Boarding a Pleasure Boat, 1780s

A Parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters... late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
A Parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters (Mitate Yuranosuke yukyo), late 18th-early 19th century

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797 / 99
House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797/99

Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo... Japan, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (Edo Ryogokubashi yusuzumi no kei), Japan, late 18th-early 19th century. People promenading on the bank of the Sumida River in what is now Tokyo

Courtesans beneath Wisteria Arbor, Japan, c. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Courtesans beneath Wisteria Arbor, Japan, c. 1795

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, late 1790s

The Seventh Month (Shichigatsu), from the series "Twelve Months in the South (Minami)
The Seventh Month (Shichigatsu), from the series " Twelve Months in the South (Minami juni ko)", c. 1783/84

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780 / 1801
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801

Perspective Picture of a Kabuki Theater (Uki-e Kabuki shibai no zu), c. 1776

Four Seasons in the South - Summer View (Minami shiki natsu no kei), c. 1789 / 93
Four Seasons in the South - Summer View (Minami shiki natsu no kei), c. 1789/93

The Four Seasons in the South (Minami Shiki): Summer Scene, n. d
The Four Seasons in the South (Minami Shiki): Summer Scene, n.d

Flourishing of Edo Pictures Depicting Dances (Odori keiyo Edo-e no sakae), 1858

Forever In Our Hearts
Mark Yugawa

Red And White Chinese Lanterns With Good Luck In The Chinese Language; Beijing, China

Paper lanterns for sale in a shop in Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Captivating Paper Lanterns: Illuminating Traditions and Delightful Scenes" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of paper lanterns, where vibrant colors and delicate craftsmanship come together to create a mesmerizing spectacle. In Hoi An, Vietnam, the streets are adorned with typical paper lanterns that illuminate the night sky, casting a warm glow on this ancient town's charming alleys. These souvenir paper lanterns serve as cherished mementos for visitors to bring home a piece of Hoi An's magical ambiance. Across the Pacific Ocean lies San Francisco's Chinatown, where the streets come alive with an array of red lanterns during festive celebrations. The vibrant hues symbolize good luck and prosperity, infusing every corner with joyous energy. As you wander through these bustling streets, let your senses be captivated by the sights and sounds that transport you to another world. Travel back in time to 18th-century Japan through exquisite artworks depicting scenes from everyday life. Suzuki Harunobu's "The Lantern Shop" immerses us in an era when such luminous creations were crafted by skilled artisans. Meanwhile, Hosoda Eishi's "The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya" showcases how even elegant figures embraced these beautiful lanterns as part of their lavish surroundings. Step into a realm filled with entertainment and pleasure as Katsukawa Shuncho's "Women Boarding a Pleasure Boat" invites us aboard for an evening of leisurely delight. From banquets held at pleasure houses along riverbanks to teahouse festivities inspired by Chushingura parodies – these scenes capture moments when paper lanterns illuminated laughter-filled gatherings. In preparation for New Year celebrations in Japan, house cleaning takes on special significance as families ready themselves for fresh beginnings.