{"product_id":"akari-juni-washi-paper-pendant-lamp","title":"Akari Juni Washi Paper Pendant Lamp","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Jost','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; max-width: 100%; color: #2a1f18; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond','Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 27px; line-height: 1.3; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA tall vertical Washi paper sculpture, suspended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe Akari Juni Pendant Lamp is the most dramatic silhouette in our Washi paper family — a tall vertical paper sculpture nearly twice as tall as it is wide. Where our sphere and disc series spread horizontally, the Juni elongates vertically, producing a fixture that reads as a suspended column of light rather than a hanging lantern. The proportions are roughly 1.8:1 (height to diameter), giving the Juni an architectural drama that none of our other Akari shapes can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003eAt 17.7\" diameter and 32.6\" tall, the Juni is sized for spaces that can accommodate vertical presence — open-plan living rooms with 9-10ft+ ceilings, two-story foyers, double-height entries, vaulted dining rooms, and modernist interiors where a sculptural light fixture earns its visual weight. Hand-folded authentic Washi paper over a bamboo frame; ships with a 3000K warm-white bulb included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 2px solid #1C1209; border-bottom: 2px solid #1C1209; padding: 20px 0; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; align-items: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 30px; color: #c8a96e; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px;\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 18px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 3px 0;\"\u003eTall vertical silhouette — sculptural drama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eHeight nearly doubles diameter — the most vertical pendant in our Akari family. This proportion creates architectural drama that horizontal pendants cannot match. The Juni doesn't hang from the ceiling so much as descend from it, reading as a column of light rather than a lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; align-items: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 30px; color: #c8a96e; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px;\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 18px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 3px 0;\"\u003eHand-folded thickened Washi paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003ePremium thickened mulberry Washi paper, hand-folded by skilled artisans — denser than tissue-grade alternatives, which means the paper retains its pristine off-white color rather than yellowing over years of use. The fold pattern catches and softens light into a glare-free warm glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; align-items: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 30px; color: #c8a96e; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 18px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 3px 0;\"\u003eBamboo and metal internal frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eInternal sustainably sourced bamboo ribbing combined with metal support gives the Juni structural elegance — the tall vertical form requires more rigid internal architecture than horizontal pendants to maintain its silhouette over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 30px; color: #c8a96e; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px;\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 18px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 3px 0;\"\u003eBulb included · dimmable with compatible bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eShips with a 3000K warm-white bulb included. Sleek black 59\" cord; extendable on request for vaulted ceilings. Compatible with any dimmable E26 LED or filament bulb for full brightness control through a standard wall dimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1C1209; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 26px; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 20px; color: #f5edd8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe pendant for rooms that can carry vertical drama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #d8cfbe; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMost paper pendants are horizontal — they hang low and wide, filling overhead space rather than vertical space. The Juni takes the opposite approach. It descends. The taller silhouette suits the kind of rooms that have something to hide vertically — too much empty wall above the dining table, too tall an entryway feeling cold and unfilled, a double-height living room that horizontal pendants get lost in. The Juni fills that vertical space gracefully, with architectural intentionality rather than excess. It is the Akari for the modernist home, the loft, the renovated industrial space, the contemporary interior that wants Japanese minimalism with dramatic scale rather than quiet restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eWhere the Akari Juni hangs best\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen-plan living room with 9-10ft+ ceilings\u003c\/b\u003e — the vertical scale fills tall rooms that horizontal pendants get lost in; works as the central architectural light fixture for modernist living rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo-story foyer or grand entryway\u003c\/b\u003e — the long silhouette descends gracefully from high ceilings; visible from both floors of a staircase; warm welcome at the front of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDining room with vaulted or 10ft+ ceilings\u003c\/b\u003e — the Juni hangs above dining tables with vertical drama that anchors high-ceiling dining rooms; reads as sculptural focal point rather than utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBedroom centered above the foot of the bed (with 9ft+ ceilings)\u003c\/b\u003e — the vertical paper column becomes a meditative element in the room you sleep in; soft warm glow ideal for evening ambiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoft, renovated industrial space, or modernist interior\u003c\/b\u003e — the dramatic proportions suit contemporary spaces that want Japanese minimalism with statement scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; width: 42%; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003e⌀ 17.7\" × H 32.6\" (⌀ 45cm × 83cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003ePremium thickened hand-folded Washi paper · Bamboo \u0026amp; metal frame · Iron canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eBulb base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eE26\/E27 — 3000K warm-white bulb included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eMax wattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003e40W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eAC 110–240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eDimming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eDimmable with compatible dimmable bulb and wall dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eCord length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003e59\" (150cm) sleek black cord; extendable on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eWiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eHardwired (plug-in conversion available on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eCeiling compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eStandard, vaulted, and sloped ceilings (best for 9ft+ ceilings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58;\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0;\"\u003eIndoor, dry locations only · IP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7b6b58; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/7577\/7819\/files\/akari-juni-pendant-lamp-japandi-living-room_11.png?v=1777427273\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"329\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7b6b58; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7b6b58; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade; slight variations between individual fixtures are part of the natural craft character and considered part of the material's appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 17px; color: #1c1209; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Juni work in 8-foot ceilings?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 10px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePossibly, but we typically recommend 9-foot ceilings or higher for the Juni. At 32.6\" tall plus the canopy and a short minimum drop, the Juni occupies roughly 36-40 inches of vertical space when installed. In an 8-foot ceiling room (96 inches), this leaves about 56-60 inches of clearance below the lamp — fine for most furniture but tight for tall people walking under the lamp. If you have 8-foot ceilings and want a Washi paper pendant, our \u003ca style=\"color: #9a7b3e;\" href=\"\/products\/akari-a-series-washi-paper-disc-pendant-light\"\u003eAkari A Series\u003c\/a\u003e (the flat-disc silhouette) is specifically designed for low standard ceilings. For 9-10ft+ ceilings and vaulted spaces, the Juni shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 17px; color: #1c1209; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does Juni compare to other Akari silhouettes?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 10px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eSame authentic Washi paper, same bamboo craftsmanship, but Juni is the only \u003cb\u003evertical\u003c\/b\u003e silhouette in our family. The \u003cb\u003eSphere Series\u003c\/b\u003e is perfectly round (height = diameter). The \u003cb\u003eD Series\u003c\/b\u003e is a slightly flattened sphere. The \u003cb\u003eEN Series\u003c\/b\u003e is an elliptical saucer. The \u003cb\u003eA Series\u003c\/b\u003e is a dramatically flat disc. The \u003cb\u003eJuni (this fixture)\u003c\/b\u003e is dramatically tall — height nearly doubles diameter. Choose Juni when you want vertical architectural drama in a tall-ceiling space; choose other silhouettes when you want horizontal presence or low-ceiling fit. Juni is the most sculptural option; the other shapes are more lantern-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 17px; color: #1c1209; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I care for and clean Washi paper?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 10px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eDust gently with a \u003cb\u003esoft feather duster or microfiber cloth\u003c\/b\u003e — that's it. Do \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e wet-clean, steam, spray with cleaners, or use damp cloths; water permanently stains and warps Washi paper. Avoid hanging in humid environments (bathrooms, kitchen areas with stovetop steam) and away from direct heat sources (radiators, fireplaces). The premium thickened Washi paper used in the Juni resists yellowing better than tissue-grade alternatives, but it still benefits from gentle handling. With basic monthly dusting, the paper maintains its appearance for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7b6b58; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eFor the warmest paper-glow effect, use 2700K-3000K LED or filament bulbs with high color rendering (CRI\/Ra \u0026gt; 90). Cooler bulbs flatten the paper's natural amber undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7b6b58; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by artisans — slight variations between individual fixtures in paper texture, fold pattern, and exact dimensions are part of the authentic hand-craft character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7b6b58; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003eSafety tested for indoor use in dry locations. Meets technical requirements for North American residential lighting installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F5EDD8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 20px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Standard Shipping (4–6 weeks)\u003c\/b\u003e — all US \u0026amp; Canada orders. \u003cb\u003eExpedited (2–4 weeks)\u003c\/b\u003e available; see \u003ca style=\"color: #9a7b3e;\" href=\"https:\/\/stuberlighting.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eIf you are not satisfied, you may request a return and refund within \u003cb\u003e30 days\u003c\/b\u003e, provided the items remain brand new and unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eOnce shipped, original shipping fees are non-refundable. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs unless there is a quality issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0;\"\u003eTo start a return, email \u003ca style=\"color: #9a7b3e;\" href=\"mailto:service@stuberlighting.com\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eservice@stuberlighting.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For details, see our \u003ca style=\"color: #9a7b3e;\" href=\"https:\/\/stuberlighting.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"stuberlighting","offers":[{"title":"Dia 17.7\"x H 32.6\" \/ Black Wire","offer_id":52133067030811,"sku":"STB-NG-TUNI","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/7577\/7819\/files\/juni-pendant-lamp-japandi-living-room-stuberlighting-1.jpg?v=1781168767","url":"https:\/\/stuberlighting.com\/products\/akari-juni-washi-paper-pendant-lamp","provider":"Stuberlighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}