Glowing Asian Lanterns

According to the men and women of China and Japan, white is a symbol of purity and strength, but also of death and mourning. This white glowing paper lantern is easy to hang or can be placed on any flat surface.

Red is the color of energy, love and excitement. Red is also a traditional favorite color in Asian lore and is perhaps the most popular color to see hanging Asian lanterns made from.

Green signifies intelligence, nature, youth and wealth. It also has a calming effect and is a natural stress reliever. This exquisite green glowing Asian lantern will not only illuminate your home, it will brighten your mood.

Blue is the color of tranquility, confidence and loyalty. It is a beautiful color to look at, which is why the sky and oceans are blue. The Chinese associate blue with immortality.

Yellow is the color of joy, optimism, hope and laughter. A yellow glowing Asian lantern is a magnificent spectacle and is perfect for brightening up any scene or mood.

Orange is associated with Hinduism and Buddhism in terms of Asian thought. This glowing orange lantern will give off a warm and vibrant light that is perfect for illuminating any outdoor scene.

This beautiful rose pink glowing lantern features pink paper with a tinge of red in it. Pink is symbolic of friendship, unconditional love, health, love and the spring season.

Purple family and purple is often viewed as a royal color that signifies wealth, nobility, spirituality and mysteriousness.

Use this peach glowing lantern to add life and vibrancy to any setting. A bright and uplifting color, peach is playful, feminine and full of energy.

In China, red is seen as a color full of life and energy, and also a color representing love. It is a popular color to wear at weddings. Often Chinese brides and grooms will dress in red clothing on their wedding day.

In China, orange symbolizes change and uncertainty. It is also associated with Buddhism and Hinduism, largely because Buddhist monks tend to wear orange robes. This orange glowing lantern will provide fabulous decor in any room of your home.

In China, blue is the color of health. It is considered to be a color with healing properties. Because of this association, blue also can represent the spring, where the world is seen to be healing and reviving from the long winter.

In China, green is the symbol of growth and of harmony. It is associated with the spring, when plants burst back to life, producing a lush landscape of rejuvenation and life. Green is also associated with the element of wood and of the rain.

In China, as in many places around the world, purple was long considered an imperial color. It reflected spiritual awareness and strength. Purple was associated with Polaris, the North Star, where the Chinese believed the Celestial Emperor lived.

One of the most enduring symbols of China is the humble Chinese paper lantern. Not merely a source of light to the Chinese, these paper lanterns are also imbued with a deep spirituality.