Kakuru Lanterns – Japanese Lantern Decorative Art Print in Dark Navy

A Garden of Light – Where Nature Meets the Magic of the Night

As daylight begins to fade over a peaceful Japanese garden, beautifully decorated lanterns illuminate the evening, casting a gentle glow amongst the flowers, foliage and extraordinary creatures that inhabit this enchanting world.

Welcome to Kakuru Lanterns.

Inspired by the captivating beauty of traditional Japanese lanterns and the magical atmosphere of gardens illuminated after dusk, this intricate decorative art print invites you into a world where light, nature and imagination come together.

Beautifully illustrated Japanese lanterns take centre stage, their elegant shapes and decorative details creating a captivating composition amongst delicate botanical illustrations and an enchanting collection of birds.

Graceful cranes, charming blue tits and elegant swallows bring movement and personality to the artwork, creating a wonderful sense of life amongst the lanterns and foliage.

Originally hand-drawn by British textile designer Kirsty Norris BA (Hons), Kakuru Lanterns celebrates the extraordinary beauty of Japanese-inspired decorative design, combining intricate illustration, ornamental pattern and imaginative storytelling.

But it is the atmosphere of this artwork that makes it particularly special.

The lanterns represent warmth, light and the enchanting transformation that takes place when evening settles over a garden. Familiar surroundings become something magical, illuminated by a gentle glow that reveals a different kind of beauty.

Available in two distinctive colourways, Dark Navy and Soft Neutral, each creates an entirely different interpretation of this captivating Story.

Dark Navy – The Magic of an Illuminated Garden

Against the rich dark navy backdrop, the lanterns appear to glow with an enchanting warmth, creating a dramatic contrast that brings the artwork to life.

The deep background adds a wonderful sense of mystery and atmosphere, evoking the feeling of a Japanese garden after dark, where illuminated lanterns become beautiful points of light amongst the surrounding nature.

Rich, dramatic and wonderfully decorative, the Dark Navy colourway makes a striking statement in contemporary, eclectic and maximalist interiors.

A Story Told Through Light

Inspired by the romance of Japanese decorative traditions and the intricate beauty of the Arts and Crafts movement, Kakuru Lanterns is a celebration of craftsmanship, imagination and the extraordinary atmosphere created when nature and light meet.

Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece or alongside other Japanese-inspired artworks from House of Norris, this captivating print brings a sense of wonder, individuality and timeless decorative beauty to the home.

When the lanterns begin to glow, an ordinary garden becomes an extraordinary world.

Beautifully Printed. Thoughtfully Presented.

Each artwork is reproduced using inkjet printing on substantial 250 GSM satin-coated card, beautifully capturing the intricate hand-drawn illustrations, decorative details and carefully considered colour palettes.

Available in four sizes — A4, A3, A2 and A1 — allowing you to choose anything from a smaller decorative accent to a striking statement artwork.

Choose your print unframed, ready to display in your own frame, or select our elegant black engineered wood frame with clear Perspex glazing for a beautifully finished presentation.

Carefully Packaged for Delivery

Unframed prints are carefully rolled and dispatched in protective postal tubes to help prevent creasing and protect the artwork during transit.

Framed prints are securely packaged to help protect both the artwork and frame during delivery.

Product Details

• Design: Kakuru Lanterns

• Colourways: Dark Navy and Soft Neutral

• Artist: Kirsty Norris BA (Hons)

• Artwork: Original hand-drawn illustration reproduced as a decorative art print

• Subject: Japanese lanterns, cranes, blue tits, swallows and botanical foliage

• Style: Japanese-inspired decorative art, botanical and bird illustration, Arts and Crafts-inspired design

• Sizes: A4, A3, A2 and A1

• Paper: 250 GSM satin-coated card

• Printing: Inkjet printing

• Framing: Unframed or black engineered wood frame with clear Perspex glazing

• Packaging: Protective postal tube for unframed prints; secure protective packaging for framed prints

• Brand: House of Norris