"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to mid-century lighting, few designs are as iconic as Isamu Noguchi’s Akari light ...

At the heart of Central, the bustling business district in Hong Kong surrounded by skyscrapers, an unusual "building" has attracted the attention of many locals. Made mainly of bamboo, iron wire and ...

As iconic design objects go, perhaps none is more simple—and so universally beloved—as the paper lantern. This month, an inspired and beautiful exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design ...

Toast the start of the Chinese New Year and the year of the monkey with these beautiful and colorful paper lanterns. Your little monkeys can practice their scissor skills while also learning about the ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. When the late artist Isamu Noguchi visited the Japanese prefecture Gifu in 1951, he was entranced by the paper ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve noticed that paper lantern lights are seemingly everywhere these days, you’re not alone. These ...

Paper and fire is not always a good combination, especially when it's floating above homes and wooded areas. Paper lanterns, also known as sky lanterns or Chinese lanterns, are often released to ...

The rim of a glass and a lip-balm cap become block printing tools; simply place one hand inside the lantern and apply pressure while stamping on the color to get better contact. With a nod to Jackson ...