{"product_id":"akari-l8-washi-paper-accordion-pleated-tall-pendant-light","title":"Akari L8 Washi Paper Accordion Pleated Tall Pendant Light","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 63-inch accordion-pleated Washi paper column. Origami at architectural scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe Akari L8 is a 63-inch tall pendant built around an accordion-pleated paper silhouette — hand-folded mulberry Washi paper formed into rhythmic accordion ridges down the full height of the column. Where our other tall pendants use smooth or stacked silhouettes, the L8's defining feature is its pleated origami geometry: dozens of crisp folds catching and shaping light differently at each ridge, producing a rhythmic textural glow rather than a smooth diffusion. The result is a fixture that reads as architectural origami at full vertical scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003eAt 5 feet 3 inches long and 15 inches across, the L8 is engineered for vertical command — purpose-built for two-story foyers, vaulted living rooms, modernist staircase voids, and double-height entries. The pleated form catches more light than a smooth column would; the textural surface keeps the eye engaged at close range and from across the room.\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;\"\u003eAccordion-pleated origami silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe defining feature — rhythmic accordion folds down the full 63-inch height, rather than a smooth or stacked column. Each pleat catches and shapes light slightly differently, producing a textural glow that smooth-surface fixtures cannot deliver. The folded form is also more visually rich up close — the eye finds geometry to follow rather than a single uniform surface.\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;\"\u003e63-inch vertical scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eOver 5 feet of vertical paper column — purpose-built for tall spaces that smaller pendants cannot anchor. Suited for 11ft+ ceilings, two-story foyers, vaulted living rooms, and staircase voids. The 15\" diameter keeps the fixture proportionally slim against its height, reading as architectural sculpture rather than oversized lantern.\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;\"\u003eCarefully selected dense mulberry paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003ePremium-density mulberry Washi paper — denser than typical Washi alternatives, providing superior light diffusion without the fragile \"paper-thin\" feel of mass-market lanterns. The dense paper holds the accordion folds crisply over years rather than slumping; it also produces a warmer, more substantial glow when illuminated.\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;\"\u003eStandard North American canopy · dimmable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003e4.7\" standard North American canopy size. Compatible with any dimmable E26 LED or filament bulb. Hardwired installation; professional installation recommended for the 63\" length and tall-ceiling installations. 59\" cord with custom extension available — essential for double-height and staircase installations. Ships with a 3000K warm-white bulb included.\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;\"\u003eLight as weightless origami sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #d8cfbe; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMost large pendant fixtures emphasize mass — they feel heavy, even when they're not. The L8 takes the opposite approach. The accordion-pleated paper geometry reads as weightless folded art — visibly hand-formed, intentionally rhythmic, sculptural without bulk. This is exactly the quality that turns a pendant fixture into a piece of architecture: a sense that the form is the result of considered hand-folding rather than industrial fabrication. In a double-height foyer, the L8 reads as suspended origami sculpture. In a vaulted living room, it provides vertical scale without the visual heaviness of a chandelier. In a modernist staircase void, the pleated surface catches stairwell light from every angle and turns the entire vertical space into a soft-glowing chamber.\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 L8 hangs best\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo-story foyer or entry stairwell\u003c\/b\u003e — the 63\" length descends gracefully through stairwell voids; visible from both floors; the textured pleated form is engaging from any viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVaulted living room or great room (11ft+ ceilings)\u003c\/b\u003e — fills the vertical void with origami textural presence; reads as architectural sculpture rather than incidental ceiling fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouble-height entry or modernist atrium\u003c\/b\u003e — the slim 15\" diameter and accordion silhouette suit modernist architectural language without dominating the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTall dining corner or modernist dining room\u003c\/b\u003e — over a long dining table with tall ceilings, the L8 provides vertical scale that standard chandeliers cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHospitality, restaurant, or gallery space\u003c\/b\u003e — commercial-scale statement lighting; the handmade pleated craft reads premium in client-facing interiors.\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⌀ 15\" × H 63\" (⌀ 38cm × 160cm)\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 dense hand-folded mulberry Washi paper · Internal bamboo structure · Metal canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; color: #7b6b58; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eCanopy size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003e4.7\" diameter (standard North American)\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; custom extension 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;\"\u003eWiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #EFE8DA;\"\u003eHardwired (plug-in conversion available on request) — professional installation strongly recommended\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;\"\u003eBest for 11ft+ ceilings; ideal for vaulted, double-height, and staircase installations\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\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/7577\/7819\/files\/Akari_L8_Style_Washi_Paper_Pendant_Light_-_63_Large_Sculptural_Origami_Hanging_Pillar_2.jpg?v=1777794370\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1c1209; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003eHow does the L8 compare to our other tall Washi pendants?\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;\"\u003eThree tall pendants in similar height range, three different silhouettes. The \u003ca style=\"color: #9a7b3e;\" href=\"\/products\/akari-e-series-washi-paper-tall-column-pendant-light\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eE Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (41-106\") offers smooth tapered columns — clean elegant verticality at six different scales. The \u003ca style=\"color: #9a7b3e;\" href=\"\/products\/akari-31n-washi-paper-cylindrical-pendant-light\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e31N Extra Long\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (13\" × 62.2\") is a pure cylinder — geometric and continuous. The \u003cb\u003eL8 (this fixture, 15\" × 63\")\u003c\/b\u003e is the only accordion-pleated origami silhouette — rhythmic folded texture rather than smooth or geometric. Choose L8 when you want the textural origami character; choose E Series for clean smooth columns at varied sizes; choose 31N for pure cylindrical geometry. All three are tall-pendant choices for vaulted and double-height spaces.\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\u003eDoes the 63\" length require special installation?\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;\"\u003eProfessional installation is strongly recommended. Two specific considerations: the ceiling junction box must be rated for hardwired pendant installations and located in a structural ceiling element (not just drywall); and for staircase or double-height installations, the cord length may need to be extended beyond the standard 59\" — request your desired total drop in order notes and we'll prepare the appropriate cord at no extra cost. The L8 is most effective when mounted high enough that the bottom of the fixture sits at approximately eye-level from the upper viewing position (top of stairs or second floor landing) — your electrician can advise on the best junction box position based on your room geometry.\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 clean the accordion-pleated 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;\"\u003eThe pleated form has more dust-catching surface area than smooth pendants — pay particular attention to dust accumulation in the accordion valleys. Use a \u003cb\u003esoft long-handled feather duster or microfiber wand\u003c\/b\u003e for the height; brush gently along the ridge direction (not across it) to avoid catching the pleats. Do \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e wet-clean, steam, spray with cleaners, or use damp cloths; water permanently stains and warps Washi paper. Place away from humid environments and direct heat sources. With basic monthly dusting, the paper maintains its appearance for many years; slight ambering over time is natural and part of the material's character.\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 and reduce the textural pleat play of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7b6b58; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eEach piece is hand-folded by artisans — slight variations in pleat alignment, paper texture, and exact dimensions are part of the authentic origami craft character, making each L8 truly one-of-a-kind.\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 15\"xH63\" \/ White Wire","offer_id":52153431654683,"sku":"STB-NG-L8","price":940.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dia 15\"xH63\" \/ Black Wire","offer_id":52153431687451,"sku":"STB-NG-L8","price":940.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/7577\/7819\/files\/washi-paper-l8-pendant-light-white-background-lit-stuberlighting.jpg?v=1781252817","url":"https:\/\/stuberlighting.com\/products\/akari-l8-washi-paper-accordion-pleated-tall-pendant-light","provider":"Stuberlighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}