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Kanazawa Gold Leaf Folding Fan: hoshizora 【Free Shipping】
Kanazawa gold leaf Folding Fan is a handcrafted fan made by Hakuichi, with meticulous attention to detail in every stage from the fan surface and ribs to the final assembly all crafted by skilled artisans.
Gold and silver leaf have long been used in traditional Japanese crafts such as decorative paper and folding screens. This fan incorporates classic techniques such as noge (scattered flakes), sunago (sprinkled gold), kirimawashi (cut gold leaf), and chirashi (scattering), all passed down through generations. The gold leaf evokes an image of countless stars glittering in the summer night sky. With its cool and refined look, it is recommended for women who prefer minimalist fashion, for use in business settings, and is also popular among men.
Each piece is handmade, so no two fans are alike — each features unique cracks and wrinkles in the gold leaf.
A new type of washi (Japanese paper) with a shimmering, glossy finish is now used, giving the fan an even more luxurious appearance.
Gold and silver leaf have long been used in traditional Japanese crafts such as decorative paper and folding screens. This fan incorporates classic techniques such as noge (scattered flakes), sunago (sprinkled gold), kirimawashi (cut gold leaf), and chirashi (scattering), all passed down through generations. The gold leaf evokes an image of countless stars glittering in the summer night sky. With its cool and refined look, it is recommended for women who prefer minimalist fashion, for use in business settings, and is also popular among men.
Each piece is handmade, so no two fans are alike — each features unique cracks and wrinkles in the gold leaf.
A new type of washi (Japanese paper) with a shimmering, glossy finish is now used, giving the fan an even more luxurious appearance.
Availability: In stock
$172.90
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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.
Size: 220×25×10mm
Weight: 24g
Materials: Japanese paper, bamboo, Kanazawa gold leaf
- About kanazawa gold leaf Discoloration -
- Caution for Storage - The strip of Japanese paper used to keep a folding fan closed at the time of purchase is called a semegami. The semegami is important for properly storing the fan, as it helps prevent it from losing its shape through regular use. To keep your fan in good condition for a long time, avoid high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight, and be sure to store it with the semegami in place.
A high-quality folding fan undergoes a process called "tameru" (bending), in which heat is applied to the end ribs (fan bones) to curve them inward, making the fan easier to close and giving it a better fit. As a result of this process, you may notice slight creases or dents—known as "tamejiwa" or "ekubo"—on the inner side of the end ribs. These are characteristic of hand-finished fans made from natural materials such as Japanese paper and bamboo. We appreciate your understanding.
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