The traditional chochin paper lanterns are a well-known craft in the Hida region, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. These paper lanterns are made from bamboo frames and handmade washi paper and are characterized by their distinctive shape and aesthetic beauty. Chochin paper lanterns are often used at festivals, celebrations and other traditional events in the region and serve as a symbol of good luck, prosperity and celebration.
MELANIE VIOLA - Photodesigner and Artist. The Berlin based artist is drawn to urban landscape and the lines she finds in architecture. Her artworks are inspired by the latest trends and traveling as well as creative experiments. Picturesquely active passages, modern color accents and graphic nuances find a revolutionary.. Read more…