The inspiration for the design of his lights stems from a visit to the Japanese fishing village of Gifu, where Noguchi watched the fishermen at work. They do not only use trained cormorants for the hunt but also lanterns to attract fish. These lanterns had ribs made of bamboo, which were covered with fine paper.
He took the design of this traditional lanterns for the occasion to create light sculptures made of wood and paper on his own. For the Akari Rice Paper Lamp, the designer uses paper of the mulberry tree, because it softens the light, making it gentle and spreads it evenly.
"The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun." - Isamu Noguchi
Sizes: 63", 106"
Material: Mulberry paper, Metal, Iron.
Light source: LED bulb or Edison bulb.
Light source base type: E27 or E26 (as shown below).
Power: max 40W (not included).
Voltage: AC 110-240V.
Moisture resistance: IP 20 Damp-rated not waterproof, for indoor use only.
Environment: Indoor .
Weight: 12kg / 26.5lbs.
Body Finishes: Black.
Shade Finish: White.
Control: Inline On/Off switch.
78.7″ wires with plug switches.
