Hasegawa Kyoto Folding Fan Cherry Blossom Pattern | Traditional Japanese Fan | Made in Japan
Kyoto Folding Fan | Folding Fan | Cherry Blossom Pattern | Hasegawa | Traditional Craft | Made in Japan
[A Fan Embodying Kyoto's Most Beloved Motif - Hasegawa Kyoto Folding Fan Cherry Blossom Pattern] Made in Japan
■ Product Features
Fans (sensu) are one of Japan's most important cultural crafts. The folding fan, born in Kyoto in the early Heian period (around the 9th century), was invented in Japan and later spread to China and the rest of the world. The tradition of Kyoto fans is the most prestigious in Japan, characterized by fine silk or Japanese paper surfaces, aromatic wooden ribs (usually cypress or bamboo), and artisanal decorations reflecting the aesthetic refinement of Kyoto's craft culture.
Hasegawa is a Kyoto fan manufacturer with generations of experience, producing fans that serve as both daily cooling tools and formal presentation items. The cherry blossom pattern is the most universally understood and emotionally resonant motif in Japan, expressing Japan's appreciation for fleeting beauty and the celebration of spring's arrival.
Kyoto fans are objects of practical beauty: they effectively cool the air when fanned, provide a decorative element when closed, and are culturally meaningful gifts that can be used in formal Japanese contexts such as tea ceremony, Japanese dance, and formal rituals, as well as in everyday life.
■ Recommended For
Those seeking traditional fans made in Kyoto; practitioners of tea ceremony, Japanese dance, or other Japanese arts that require a fan; those who wish to give a beautiful and culturally significant Japanese gift; those who love the cherry blossom design in a functional and artisanal form; collectors of Japanese traditional crafts.
■ Contents
Hasegawa Kyoto Folding Fan Cherry Blossom Pattern - Genuine Product Made in Japan
■ Main Ingredients/Materials
Japanese paper or silk surface; aromatic wooden ribs; traditional construction - Kyoto fan craft
■ How to Use
Gently open outwards with your right hand. Fan gently downwards. Close by guiding the opened fan with your left hand to fold it. Store closed in a cool, dry place. For formal Japanese art practices, specific etiquette applies – the fan is held and used according to tradition.
■ Precautions
Handmade – handle with care. Avoid moisture – do not use outdoors in the rain. Store closed in a dry environment. Do not force the ribs; open and close gently.
■ Shipping
Genuine products purchased legally in Japan are delivered worldwide from our warehouse in Japan. Authenticity guaranteed, direct shipping from Japan for your peace of mind.
* The displayed price includes shipping costs from our store to the warehouse in Japan.
| Product # | M_11 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 140 g |
| Product package size | 6 x 3 x 24 cm |
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