Hanging Palatial Lantern Collection

as you know,lanterns were used in china's superb palaces. the oriental colours and the phenomenal national colours of palace lanterns have made them one of the world-renowned handicrafts. the multi-farious versions of palace lanterns blend harmoniously with the chinese architecture in every respect. besides for the purpose of lighting up,they are also for artistic decoration. the beauty and the serenity of a room will be much enhanced by these lanterns. needless to say, the atmosphere will be more luxurious and splendid.
palace lanterns have a long tradition. it had became popular as early as in the 8th century. according to the historical records emperor tang ming had the forbidden city decorated with images lanterns during the lanterns festival, which was on the 15th day of the first moon of a new year.
twenty silk light houses, each measuring 75 feet high were built. jade and jewel were hung on them which sounded off enlightening tonce when there was a breeze. the ming emperor ch'u yu'an ch'ang had made nanking the capital. during the lantern festival which is usually held on the mid-january of every calender year.
the river ch'iu wei was beautifully decorated by thousands of lanterns. besides, an officer was appointed for the making of lanterns and a producing unit was established to gather all the talented craftsmen together. it is obvious that the importance of the palace lanterns was never neglected by the royal courts since one thousand years earlier.
we are specialists in manufacturing palace lanterns. we have followed the traditional styles and made improvements where necessary. moden raw materials and techniques are employed to replace the old ones. the lanterns are more splendidly designed in a wider range of styles, and the process of mass production is employed. the various types of lanterns are hanging lanterns, wall lanterns, table lanterns and lanterns for carrying. chinese paintings of world-renowed figures and living creastures are painted on them. they are magnificent for all occassions. when used during festival or on other grand occasions, they will brighten up the atmosphere. we have been engaged in this business for forty years, and our products are sold all over the world enjoying a good reputation.
recently we have added decoration of chinese palace to our production line. for example, dragon and phoenix ceilings ,coloured wall coverings barries and lion sculptures. they are designed by specialists and satisfaction is guaranteed.