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Chōchin Lantern Kit

Sale price¥5,175 Regular price¥6,900

Chōchin is a Japanese collapsible lantern traditionally made of washi paper wrapped around a framework of bamboo rings. While this kit does not use bamboo, you will gain insight into the Japanese art of lantern making. Instructions can be found on the following page.

About the craftspeople

We've collaborated with Kyo-Chōchin Minori, a 6th generation family business specializing in the making of Kyoto-style chōchin lanterns. Kyoto-style lanterns have a frame made of bamboo formed into loops that are equally distributed horizontally. When Kyo-Chōchin Minori was established, lanterns were still used for lighting, and chōchin shops were the equivalent of modern-day electronic stores. Today, there are only two lantern businesses left in Kyoto.

Kit includes

  • Washi paper
  • Wires 11x
  • Shiraki (wooden) lid
  • Shiraki (wooden) base with LED light
  • Metal handle
  • Brush
  • Metal fasteners
  • Masking tape
  • Yarn
  • Cardboard pillars
  • Cardboard bases
  • Cardboard clasp
  • H-shaped stands
  • Glue
  • Free self-paced class
    (available on YouTube)

Self-paced Class


If you prefer written instructions, or both, you can download them here.

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