Description

Dragonfly Vine leaves  *SENSU Japanese Antique Folding Fan /KOYAMA*07

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This item is made of bamboo frame.

The fan part is a WASHI(Japanese Traditional paper).

This item is hand made and painted.

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The length is about 22cm. (8.6 in)

The a maximum of expanded size of about 40cm.(15.7 in)

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This is a personal storage item.

This is a vintage item.(60s-80s)

Body condition is good, when there is a small scratch or dirt, you will please forgive.

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(*)Sensu (Japanese folding fan)

Sensu fan is a Japanese traditional craft that has been highly appreciated in the world and has a history of 1200 years.

Sensu fan is handmade  by different sikilled craftsmen  as part-time work each 87 processes.

The Sensu fan is a Japanese original tool that was designed to be folded and carried about 100 years after the Uchiwa-fan was transmitted to Japan.

The Sensu fan was born in Japan from a Uchiwa-fan from China, and the fan was exported to the world.

Around the 13th century, Sensu fans were exported to China.

Furthermore, the Sensu fan traveled to Europe via India.

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The Sensu fan's production 87 process are broadly divided into three parts.

(1).Make a fan "Bones" part, -cut bamboo into thin strips-

(2).Make paper on both sides, -Japanese Washi papers-

(3)."Finishing" that to paste together the fan bones and the papers of both side.

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Shipping

I can ship worldwide.

This item is shipped from JAPAN in east Asia.

Air Mail - Small Packet

Standard Air Mail.

I try my best to describe the condition of the item and to pack it carefully.

Thank you for checking my store!

Arigatou-Gozaimasu.