Description
The "Kanazawa Foil Fan" is a hand-crafted fan crafted by Hakuichi, with meticulous attention to detail, from the surface to the ribs and assembly. This fan is adorned with gold leaf, expressing the beauty of stars twinkling in the night sky. The tradition of applying gold and silver leaf to washi paper dates back to the Heian period, when it was used for sliding doors, folding screens, and even the strips of paper on which aristocrats wrote tanka poetry. This folding fan utilizes traditional techniques, such as Noge and Sunago, while expressing a modern color sensibility. It can be worn with Japanese clothing, Western clothing, and business attire. It is also a must-have for stylish men.
Size: Fan: 220 x 25 x 10 mm (24 g) Box: 252 x 50 x 27 mm (80 g) Materials: Washi, bamboo, Kanazawa foil
A folding fan crafted using traditional techniques. Each fan is individually crafted using glue and sizing agent. Even among traditional techniques, creating a fan with a large layer of foil is extremely difficult. The newly released "Kanazawa Foil Fan" is a new type of fan that preserves traditional techniques while incorporating a modern twist on foil.
Enjoy the natural expression and color of Kanazawa Foil. Taking advantage of the foil's natural cracking, thinness, and softness, we've created a fan with a unique look for each individual.
Delivered in a paulownia wood gift box. Perfect as a personalized fan or a gift for a special someone.
The "Kanazawa Foil Fan" is a fan handcrafted by artisans at Hakuichi, from the surface to the ribs and assembly. This fan features lustrous red washi paper with gold foil sprinkled throughout, evoking the beauty of stars twinkling in the night sky. Random sprinkles of gold foil are scattered along the precisely geometrically aligned fan lines, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. The culture of decorating Japanese paper with gold and silver leaf is ancient, having been used since the Heian period for sliding doors, folding screens, and even the strips of paper on which aristocrats wrote tanka poetry. This piece uses traditional techniques such as Noge and Sunago while expressing a modern sense of color. It can be worn not only with Japanese clothing, but also with Western clothing and in business settings. It's also a must-have for stylish men.