Outdoor Solar Shoji Lanterns

We have a communal outdoor section between our two apartment buildings we've always dreamt of stringing lights across for summer al fresco entertaining. These Sun-Powered Shoji Lanterns might be exactly what we've been looking for...

Made of nylon instead of rice paper, these lanterns can withstand the elements for outdoor use. The 10" lanterns are powered by the sun during the daytime and can turn on/off automatically for 6-8 hours of use with two LED bulbs illuminating within. We've had mixed results with solar powered lights before (our Target brand spotlight was awesome...until it stopped working), but considering the modest price, these might be worth taking a chance upon if they can help us transform our blah outdoor area into something more inviting (and illuminated).

Other solar power links:

Solar Lighting For Your Patio or Balcony

Solara: CA's First Solar-powered Apartment Complex

Home-made Sun Jar

Green Light: The Air Filtering Solar LED Chandelier

Comments (4)

ooo, i might need them too.

posted by emilyn on March 19th 2008 at 12:34pm
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Oh, I love outdoor lighting. I can't wait for deck-weather!!

posted by farleece on March 19th 2008 at 5:22pm
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no power cords, no candles.
perfect for anywhere!

posted by bramasoleiowa on March 20th 2008 at 3:14am
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I can tell you from personal experience that these are such fun products - plus they are solar!
If anyone is interested, I found mine at: www.allsopgarden.com

posted by cinidaho on March 10th 2009 at 9:37am
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