■ Traditional Vietnamese Lantern Purchased in Vietnam over 10 years ago. This is an unused item that has been stored at home. Due to its age, there is some deterioration of the fabric, with some tears. (I believe these can be discreetly repaired with wood glue.) Also, as this was not made for the Japanese market, there may be some rough finishes compared to Japanese products, and slight variations from the photos. Please note that this item does not come with a light bulb or socket. For safety reasons, we recommend using it as an interior decoration without candles or light bulbs. As this is a handmade item, please understand in advance that there may be slight glue marks, weaving irregularities, deformation, or individual differences in size. Please refrain from using it in places directly exposed to rain. For those who understand the above. These lantern-shaped lanterns are commonly seen when visiting Vietnam. The bamboo frame that conveys a handmade warmth, the traditional patterns carved into the beautiful, lustrous fabric, The sight of countless French-style elegant townscapes and the fantastical light spilling from the lanterns, arranged both vertically and horizontally, is breathtaking. In Hoi An, Vietnam, where the entire city is a World Heritage site, lanterns are displayed every month on the night of the full moon. This is a cultural practice to remember and honor ancestors, and fruits and flowers were offered at family altars. They burn incense and offerings for good luck and prosperity. In Japan, it's like having Obon every month. Then, the electricity in the entire historic preservation district of the old town is turned off, and only the light of the lanterns is illuminated. ■ A charming item full of Vietnamese atmosphere. #HoiAnLantern #Lamp #Chochin #Interior #Lampshade #Lantern #AsianLampshade #Asian #Lampshade #Lamp #Ethnic #India #Asia #Goods