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Gifu Lanterns

Gifu · Gifu · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 岐阜提灯

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Gifu Lanterns
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WHAT TO DOGifu Lanterns

Mino paper stretched so thin the bamboo ribs show through when the lantern is lit.

WHEREGifu

Gifu · Gifu

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Overview

Mino paper stretched so thin the bamboo ribs show through when the lantern is lit.

About this place

Gifu lanterns (岐阜提灯, Gifu Chōchin), or Gifu paper lanterns, are a special product of the city of Gifu in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. They have been labeled as one of Gifu's traditional crafts. Famed artist Isamu Noguchi designed a series of Gifu Lanterns that were entitled Akari, meaning "light."

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1700s Highlights / collection：Thin Mino paper, Thin bamboo-strip frames Genre：Crafts and ceramics

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