Lanterns

Inspired by ancient Indian art and architecture from long ago and far away, the decorative lanterns are certain to turn heads and grab attention. Serving the most popular indoor/outdoor accent lighting systems, lanterns can be hung on the walls or placed on the table. Read on to know all about fancy lanterns:

Lanterns History

Early lanterns were far from being a home decor item. In fact, they were used for the sole purpose of safeguarding the candle flame from extinguishing by wind or breeze. They were often made up of iron sheet or tin. The design used to be very basic though, eventually with the advent of time, lanterns too revolutionized. Battery operated lanterns being one of the best examples of modern lanterns.

Lantern Types

Today, lanterns are identified more as a decorative item than for its utility purpose. People love to decorate their indoors as well as outdoors with decorative lanterns to add an earthen appeal to the setting. Mentioned under are some of the most popular types of lanterns:

• Paper Lanterns
• Metal Lanterns
• Moroccan Lanterns
• Wedding Lanterns
• Camping Lanterns
• Candle Lanterns

Camping Lanterns

Lanterns are extremely useful while camping. As they are portable and the only possible source of light at night. Both battery operated as well as candle and oil lanterns are used for this specific purpose but , it is wise not to use flammable lanterns inside the camps as just a bit of carelessness can lead them to catch fire. Thus, it is suggested that trekkers should use battery operated lanterns indoors and oil lanterns outdoors.

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Lantern Designs

Manufacturers of handicrafts have come up with huge innovations in lantern designs and construction to make them highly sought after products, by the buyers. Being both functional and decorative, lanterns provide quiet, efficient and natural flame lighting. Highly attractive indoor and outdoor lanterns are available in a variety of hues to complement the favorite color scheme of the buyers. They have different designs and may have multi level carving and frosting on glass, the most commonly used material for making lanterns. The exclusive lanterns can have decorative surrounds made of varieties of: iron, brass, copper etc.

Lantern Uses

The basic usage of lantern is to illuminate a surrounding but now-a-days it is being used for decorative purposes. Ethnic lanterns placed in a corner or hung in a lawn or garden renders a classic earthen touch to the entire surrounding. Put them to light at dark and the beauty of light filtering through the lantern design is beyond expression.

Lantern Parts and Accessories

A basic lantern consists of the following parts and accessories:

• Lantern Candle
• Lantern Lights
• Lantern Mantles
• Lantern Parts
• Lantern Rings

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