Handcrafted in Yame, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, this paper lamp carries the centuries-old tradition of chochin lanterns. Made by Cocolan artisans from Japanese washi paper and wood, in a shape that honors the region’s surrounding mountains, it offers a quiet, ambient glow—perfect for intimate dining, a bedside table, or desk.
We discovered these lamps while staying in Yame, a former merchant town known for its hillside green-tea plantations and indigo-dye workshops. Our inn, a renovated 1902 sake brewery and tea house, was softly lit with these small lamps. In the evening their gentle glow illuminated the hallways and our table. Enchanted, we sketched them, wondering about their providence, only to stumble the next morning upon a nearby shop where a woman sat painting delicate flowers on the shades. We bought two lamps on the spot, one of which we are offering here.
The lamp is individually hand-assembled and shipped fully intact. Because it cannot be disassembled without damage, we prepare it with extra protective wrapping to ensure it arrives safely.
Maker: Handcrafted by Cocolan artists
Origin: Yame, Japan
Materials: Washi paper lantern and wood base, cordless with LED light
Dimensions: 5.5 in x 4.3 in (14 cm x 11 cm)
Weight: 3 oz (85 grams)
Note: Ships fully assembled with protective wrapping.
Handcrafted in Yame, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, this paper lamp carries the centuries-old tradition of chochin lanterns. Made by Cocolan artisans from Japanese washi paper and wood, in a shape that honors the region’s surrounding mountains, it offers a quiet, ambient glow—perfect for intimate dining, a bedside table, or desk.
We discovered these lamps while staying in Yame, a former merchant town known for its hillside green-tea plantations and indigo-dye workshops. Our inn, a renovated 1902 sake brewery and tea house, was softly lit with these small lamps. In the evening their gentle glow illuminated the hallways and our table. Enchanted, we sketched them, wondering about their providence, only to stumble the next morning upon a nearby shop where a woman sat painting delicate flowers on the shades. We bought two lamps on the spot, one of which we are offering here.
The lamp is individually hand-assembled and shipped fully intact. Because it cannot be disassembled without damage, we prepare it with extra protective wrapping to ensure it arrives safely.
Maker: Handcrafted by Cocolan artists
Origin: Yame, Japan
Materials: Washi paper lantern and wood base, cordless with LED light
Dimensions: 5.5 in x 4.3 in (14 cm x 11 cm)
Weight: 3 oz (85 grams)
Note: Ships fully assembled with protective wrapping.
