Kanazawa Gold Leaf Folding Fan Series

The traditional folding fan was invented in Japan around the 8th century as a tool for cooling down in summer by creating a breeze.

Handheld fans, a tool for creating a breeze by fanning, consist of two types: round fan (uchiwa) and folding fan (sensu). Originating in Japan,

folding fan is a traditional Japanese craft that spread across the world.

The production of Japanese handheld folding fans involves more than 20 processes. In the case of Kyoto folding fans (kyo-sensu),

each process is performed by professionals of that particular process since all processes are specialized. Since we use Kyoto folding fans,

even today our folding fans are entirely handmade. In addition, all products of our Kanazawa Gold Leaf Folding Fan series are entirely made

of Japanese paper and fan frames produced in Japan. Each folding fan speaks of the sound quality of Japanese products and the superb

skills of folding fan artisans and gold/silver leaf artisans.

Each folding fan is decorated by the dosa adhesion technique using a special adhesive called nikawa (animal glue). When creating folding fans with designs

using large pieces of gold/silver leaf, it is very difficult to employ this traditional production method. Our recently launched Kanazawa Gold Leaf Folding Fan is a

completely new folding fan simultaneously featuring modern gold/silver leaf designs and traditional techniques. As gold/silver leaf is attached by hand, each and

every fan has a unique, one-of-a-kind design.

 Each fan comes in a paulownia gift box. This product is perfect not only as a specially selected item to keep for yourself but also as a gift for someone special.

[How to Open]

1. With one guard (the outside stick of the frame) facing up, gently hold the folding fan with both hands.

2. Place your right hand at the head (the part with the rivet) and spread the fan a little by pushing the upper guard with your left thumb.

3. Slowly spread the fan with both hands.

* Opening or closing a folding fan with one hand or spreading a folding fan by swinging it will damage the fan.

 [How to Close]

1. Hold the open folding fan with both hands and close it from the back toward the front.

2. Do not close the fan with one hand. Carefully close it along the fold lines of the leaves.

3. Remember to place the Japanese paper ring at the tip of the fan after closing it. This prevents the fan from losing its shape and prevents deformation caused by high humidity.