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Kaku Paper Pendant Light

DCP-M5611-01

$188.00 USD $348.00 USD

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Inspiration

The Kaku Paper Pendant Light is a square-column paper lantern shade made from crafted cotton paper, gathered into horizontal pleats around a boxy silhouette instead of the usual round lantern shape. An E27 socket delivers full-spectrum, eye-care warm light through the paper for a soft glow, and the fixture hangs from a 12cm canopy on a 150cm cord that can be adjusted to set the drop height. It's available in two sizes — 30cm / 11.8″ wide by 50cm / 19.7″ tall, and 45cm / 17.7″ wide by 65cm / 25.6″ tall — in Off-White, Cream, and Vintage Yellow paper tones. This square paper pendant suits a dining table, kitchen island, or living room corner in farmhouse, wabi-sabi, or Japandi interiors looking for ambient lighting with an architectural paper shade.

Good To Know

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Adjustable cord · full-spectrum eye-care light · handle with dry hands The 150cm cord can be adjusted to your preferred drop height during installation. Because the shade is made from cotton paper, keep it away from direct water exposure and handle it with clean, dry hands to avoid marking the paper surface.
Key Features

Square-Column Paper Shade
A square-column shade made from crafted cotton paper for a structured, architectural silhouette.
Horizontal Pleated Paneling
Horizontal pleats wrap the shade for a layered, textured surface.
Adjustable Drop Cord
A 150cm cord can be adjusted to set the exact hanging height.
Size & Fit

Two sizes available.

Size Measurement
Small Dia 30cm / 11.8″ × H 50cm / 19.7″
Large Dia 45cm / 17.7″ × H 65cm / 25.6″
Canopy 12cm / 4.7″
Cord Length 150cm / 59″ (adjustable)
Specifications

Fixture Type
Pendant light, single-light with square paper shade
Materials & Finish
Crafted cotton paper shade
Light Source
E27 × 1, full-spectrum eye-care warm light, bulb included
Cord
150cm / 59″, adjustable
Canopy
12cm / 4.7″ diameter
Installation
Mount the ceiling canopy, adjust cord to desired drop height, insert bulb
Care
Dust the paper shade gently with a soft, dry brush · keep away from direct water exposure
Certification
Certified: North America · Australia · Europe · Middle East
Color Options
Off-WhiteCreamVintage Yellow
Best For
Dining table, kitchen island, or living room corner
Downloads

Technical reference and setup files for the Kaku Paper Pendant Light. Need a doc that's not listed? Email info@docos.us.

FAQ

What sizes are available?
Two sizes: 30cm / 11.8″ dia × 50cm / 19.7″ H, and 45cm / 17.7″ dia × 65cm / 25.6″ H.
What bulb does it take?
One E27 base bulb with full-spectrum eye-care warm light output, included.
Can I adjust the hanging height?
Yes — the 150cm cord is adjustable to set your preferred drop height.
What is the shade made of?
A crafted cotton paper shade in a pleated square-column form.
The Akari Series

Handcrafted paper. A warmer kind of light.

Washi paper, thin wire, and a warm diffused glow — no hotspots, no glare.

A sculptural piece by day, a quiet layer of ambient light by night. One lantern is often all a room needs.

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Why Akari

Why the Akari Series feels different

Four reasons these lanterns keep showing up in homes that take lighting seriously.

Soft, diffused glow

Washi paper filters light into a warm wash. No harsh hotspots, no cold edges — just gentle ambient light across the whole room.

Handcrafted paper texture

Every shade is shaped and pressed by hand. Fiber lines, soft folds, and small irregularities you can actually see when it's lit.

Sculptural, nearly weightless

Strong silhouette, light visual footprint. Real presence in a room without crowding what's already there.

Styles with anything

Warm enough for mid-century, quiet enough for minimalist, soft enough to anchor a modern dining table.

Akari series washi paper lantern close-up
Craft & Material

Paper that was made to hold light

Washi paper is thin, strong, and slightly translucent — which is exactly what a good shade needs. Light passes through the fiber instead of bouncing off it, so the glow lands soft and even. Every shade is hand-shaped over a wire frame, which means no two are identical. The small variations on the surface aren't defects — they're the difference between a handmade lantern and a printed one.

Heritage

The Art of Xuan Paper Making: A Thousand Years of Craftsmanship

Washi, traditional Japanese paper, is crafted from the inner barks of plants like kozo, mitsumata, and gampi. The process involves carefully stripping, boiling, and pounding the fibers into pulp, which is then spread onto bamboo mesh to form delicate sheets. Known for its strength, translucency, and soft texture, washi has been a vital part of Japanese culture for centuries — seen in origami, lanterns, and sliding doors, embodying the nation's enduring artistry and grace.

Traditional washi paper-making process
Room by Room

Where Akari lights belong

These aren't fixtures you hide. They're pieces you place — and every room has a spot that opens up with one of them in it.

Akari pendant above a dining table

Over the dining table

Hang a pendant low. The paper warms the room the moment you switch it on — the kind of light people stay under longer.

Akari floor lamp in a calm bedroom corner

In the bedroom

A floor lantern in the corner replaces the overhead. Walls soften, the room calms, and the last hour of the day feels slower.

Akari floor lamp beside a reading chair

Living room & reading corner

Tall beside a chair, low on a side table — ambient light that fills the room without pulling attention away.

See It Light Up

Watch the light come on

Every lantern fills a room differently. See how the light settles in, from first switch to full glow.

Akari series video poster
From Owners

What owners are saying

★★★★★

"Bought the floor lantern for our bedroom and it completely changed the evening vibe. We never turn the overhead on anymore. Warm, but not yellow — if that makes sense."

Sarah R.

Homeowner · Verified

★★★★★

"I was looking for a dining pendant that didn't feel cold or too 'designer.' This one actually pulls the table together. Guests always ask where it's from."

Mark T.

Interior Lover · Verified

★★★★★

"The paper texture is better in person than in photos — you can see the fiber when it's lit. Arrived well-packed and easy to assemble."

Elena K.

Customer · Verified

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Bring the Akari Series home

Floor lanterns, pendants, and table pieces — each one shipped ready to light the first room you put it in.

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