What is the paper for making lanterns made of?

Lantern is a kind of cage lamp. This is a very old folk handicraft. Its outer layer is mostly made of thin strips or iron wires, covered with transparent things, such as paper or yarn, as well as internal combustion lamps and candles. Used for lighting, decoration or enjoyment.

Paper lantern is a common traditional folk handicraft. Paper lanterns have names, and it can be seen that the main raw material is paper. The decorative effect of paper lanterns is better than its lighting effect. We usually use paper lanterns for viewing or decoration to increase the festive atmosphere.

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Lanterns in China, also known as lanterns, originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 800 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people hang red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere. Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the people of China.

Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists in past dynasties, colorful varieties and exquisite craftsmanship have been formed. There are palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers and so on. From the modeling point of view, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. Besides, there are lanterns for people to enjoy.