Just Artifacts 22-Inch Red Orange Round Chinese Japanese Paper Lantern (1pc, Red Orange)

Just what I ordered

I was actually pleasantly surprised at the quality of these items. I was skeptical that these lanterns would be very durable or even look very good. Even when I saw them in the packaging I was not impressed. However, once you open them up and get them assembled, they really are quite pretty and surprisingly durable. We hung 7 of them in an oak tree for my friend's wedding ceremony, and they survived a breezy day among branches, being cut out of the tree and dropped 10 to 12 feet, and a few of them even rolled down a hill into a rocky area. They held up so well that we folded them up and saved them for another day! For the price, you really can't beat these lanterns. Most vendors will give you a discounted rate on shipping if you are ordering multiple.

I used twenty of these 22" Ivory Japanese paper lanterns for my daughter's pole-barn wedding reception. All arrived in perfect condition. I was afraid the lanterns would be yellow, but they were a very pretty ivory. I cannot tell you how gorgeous these were hanging from the pole barn rafters, along with the mason jars with white tea lights. I had so many complements on the lanterns. My sister-in-law also used them for her indoor wedding, and it was also beautiful. I didn't use lights, although you could go for that option. Be very careful in attaching the wire braces, because you could easily poke a hole in the paper lanterns.

Everything else was fine I guess, I mean you're paying over 8.00 for a bit of colored paper and some wire but that you kind of already know when you're ordering it. (If you do your research to find what the shipping charges are, I had multiple items and had to call cx serv to get the shipping amount on this one even after looking at their "handy" shipping chart.) Anyway, got this thing in the mail and was hoping for something that looked a bit muted like the pic, but instead it was bright, almost neon yellow... yuck... at least for what I needed it for it was yuck. So.... I ended up spending another $8.00 for a white one since I knew I couldn't go wrong with that. Bit of a waste of my time and money in my opinion, but meh, crud happens I guess.

Shipping was very prompt & arrived in good shape. I gave the product a 3 because the lamp shade measures just under 21" & the wire harp is just over 22" (too long) & bends the wire fame like a strung bow. That said by spreading the wire fame out it more or less works, however, I suspect the extra pressure will tear the paper before very long.

When trying to find a lamp at a store where I live (Puerto Rico) was very challenging. The challenge quickly turned to disappointment when I looked at the price! Anyways, long story short: great price, reasonable shipping time (about 8 to 10 days) and exactly what I was hoping for in diameter plus it came intact. It looks great in my little girls room, she calls it "luna":p.

They are huge and beautiful. I received mine yesterday in excellent brand new condition. They are beautiful, the rice paper is delicate so just be careful when opening but nonetheless it was $6 bucks spent well. I will use them for a party however its a shame that I don't have another use for them because I love them that much!

Was a little had to shape as the wires were bent when we opened it but it was what we wanted and looks great in the room.