Paper Hanging Lamps :: Red Yin Yang Lantern

Red Yin Yang Lantern

This awesome red paper hanging lamp features the yin yang symbol, which represents the duality of life and cosmic oneness. The attractive design is framed on each panel with a wooden border. The lamp hangs from a wooden ring. Hang this attractive lampshade in any room for great Oriental decor and a superb lighting effect.

Lamp shade only -- an optional lighting kit is available, which includes a cord, switch and socket (bulb not included).

$18.95

Dimensions	6 inches wide by 12 inches high
Material	Paper and Wood
Shipping	All paper hanging lamps ship the same or next business day via 2-day priority mail or UPS ground to the U.S. and Canada. For expedited shipping please contact us for a rate. Paper hanging lamps can ship internationally and are sent with 7-10 day express air mail.

Shipping cost within the U.S.: $2.48
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Customer Feedback:

You have a great little store, thanks so much for your help! I have a daughter with autism and have taught her much in life through that yin yang symbol. I just purchased a boat and have it docked at a nearby lake in a wet slip and people decorate the boat slips with different themes. The boat helps her and other special needs children very much. I will be the only one out there with a very cool yin yang Red Dawn boat slip. :-)
Dawn Grosvenor, Plano, TX

All things have a story...

The yin yang symbol, also called "taijitu" or "taiji" is one of the most recognizable symbols of Asia. It consists of a circle that represents the whole of the universe. Inside the circle are two tadpole or fish-like shapes, one black, the other white. The black shape represents "yin," which means rest, and the white shape represents the "yang" aspect of the universe and means "movement." Some Chinese, and almost all Taoists, believe that the universe is made up of these two energies. The interplay of them, represented in the taiji circle, is the cause of all life in the universe. Without these two polarities, life as we know it would cease to exist.

The yin aspect is seen in anything female, anything cool, nighttime, dark colors and water, among many other things. It is a passive energy that acts as a coolant to yang. Yang is all action and can be seen in anything male, anything hot, the sun, fire, and dragons, among many other things. It is interesting to point out that each shape has a small circle in it with the opposite color. This was done to show that nothing is purely yin or purely yang. The interaction of the two forces is always blurring the line between them. The universe is not just black and white; it features many gray areas in the middle. The Chinese and Taoists understand the symbol of the taiji very well, and it is a near perfect illustration, although very simplified, of the nature of existence.

The origin of the yin yang or taiji symbol dates back to ancient China, at least as early as 1,500 BC. At about that time, the inscription for the characters "yang," which means movement, and "yin," which means rest, were found carved into animal bones. The symbol has been part of Taoism for thousands of years and can be seen on some flags, such as that of South Korea. Many martial arts studios display the taiji symbol as well. It is also very popular in the Asian arts, and many can be seen on lamps, scrolls, paintings and other artwork.