{"product_id":"paper-pendant-light","title":"Paper Pendant Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost lighting disappears into the ceiling. A \u003cstrong\u003ePaper Pendant Light\u003c\/strong\u003e like this refuses to: hand-worked iron with sculptural presence, and a form that reads as decor first, fixture second. At home in a kitchen and dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Closer Look at This Paper Pendant Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e finish sets the tone — understated at a glance, deliberate up close. Paper and iron are combined honestly: each material does its own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver an island, space pendants 24–30 inches apart and keep the bottom 30–36 inches above the counter. Layer it with at least one other light source — a single overhead point flattens a room that deserves depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for homes that treat lighting as part of the architecture — Maison Monashee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1\u0026amp;family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulberry paper, warm glow — \u003cem\u003elight like sunlight through shoji.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach Akari pendant is handcrafted from translucent washi paper made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree — the same material used in traditional Japanese shoji screens. The paper filters and softens light into the warm, even glow of afternoon sun through a paper door, creating a serene, timeless presence in any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRice Paper Series — Lightness, Harmony, and Timeless Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003eHandcrafted Washi Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach shade individually hand-bonded from mulberry bark washi — no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWarm Diffused Light\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslucent paper filters the bulb into a soft, even glow — like sunlight through shoji.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003eNatural Material\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulberry paper, metal, and iron — honest materials that age with warmth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch5\u003eHandcrafted nature — minor glue traces along edges are normal\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis pendant undergoes a meticulous hand-bonding process using paper and glue. As a result, minor traces of glue along the edge of the lampshade may be visible. This is a characteristic of the handcraft process and does not constitute a defect or quality issue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eCraft Detail\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/Akari_A_Pendant_Light__01_600x600.jpg?v=1712287068\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Akari pendant — washi paper surface and craft detail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/Akari_A_Pendant_Light__01_600x600.jpg?v=1712287068\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cp\u003eTap to enlarge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSize\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/Rice_Paper_24N_Pendant_Light_12_600x600.jpg?v=1665661425\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Akari pendant — size diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/Rice_Paper_24N_Pendant_Light_12_600x600.jpg?v=1665661425\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eTap to enlarge\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSingle size\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e∅ 15.7″ × H 19.7″\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDia 40 cm × H 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e59″ adjustable cable — extendable on request\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eE26 \/ E27\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDining · living · reading corner\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhite washi paper\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eBulb \u0026amp; Light Source\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch5\u003eE26 (US\/CA) or E27 (EU\/AU) — bulb not included\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompatible with LED and Edison filament bulbs. A warm-white LED (2700–3000 K) is strongly recommended — the washi paper diffuses light evenly and the warm tone creates the characteristic golden-cream ambient glow this shade is known for. A clear filament Edison bulb also works beautifully, adding a visible warmth within the paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuide to E26 and E27 bulb selection →\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSame Series\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMulberry paper (washi), Metal, Iron\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e∅ 15.7″ × H 19.7″ \/ Dia 40 cm × H 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBulb base\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eE26 (US\/CA) or E27 (EU\/AU)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLED or Edison filament bulb (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAC 110–240V\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e59″ adjustable — extendable on request\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStandard wall switch (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWiring\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHardwired\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCeiling pendant\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIndoor only\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eShade finish\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWhite washi paper (handcrafted)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDownloads\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWhy are there glue traces on my lampshade? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Akari pendant is hand-bonded from washi paper and glue — a meticulous handcraft process. Minor traces of glue along the edge of the shade are a characteristic of this process, not a defect or quality issue. Each shade is individually made and will show the marks of its crafting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWhat bulb is recommended for this pendant? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eA warm-white LED (2700–3000 K) with an E26 or E27 base is strongly recommended. The washi paper softens and diffuses the light evenly, and a warm tone creates the characteristic golden-cream ambient glow. A clear filament Edison bulb is also a beautiful choice — its shape is subtly visible through the paper. See our E26\/E27 bulb guide for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eCan the hanging height be adjusted? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes. The pendant includes a 59″ adjustable suspension cable. Extensions are available on request — contact our support team before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Monashee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48707530817689,"sku":"VK202210121658-01","price":179.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/9442\/3193\/files\/Rice_Paper_24N_Swag_Light__004-652709.jpg?v=1785957752","url":"https:\/\/maisonmonashee.com\/products\/paper-pendant-light","provider":"Maison Monashee ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}