Small round plain white fan
¥3,200(excl. tax)
This small, round fan is handcrafted using beautifully textured plain white washi paper. The clean white edges showcase the beauty of the material and its shape.
Originally used as a tool to ward off evil spirits, fans have been popular as gifts to ward off the summer heat since the Edo period. This fan also makes a great seasonal greeting or a gift to bring coolness. A bottle of incense is hidden in the box it arrives in, sending a faintly scented breeze through the air.
DETAIL
Brand
Sfera
Designer
Shigeo Mashiro
Product code
SPR3606
Size
H365mm W220mm Thickness (handle part) 10mm
Material
paper, wood, bamboo
Place of production
Kyoto
Please note
- This page sells Small, round, plain white fan. Other accessories shown in the photo are not included.
- Due to the materials and the handmade production process, the dimensions may vary slightly.
- Because each product is made from natural materials, there will be individual differences in the finish, such as wood grain (in the case of wooden products), texture, and color. Please note that the product you receive may not be identical to the product in the photo.
- Please note that the actual color may differ slightly depending on your browser.
- For product care instructions, please see this page. >>"Product Handling Instructions and Precautions"
HISTORY
Sfera fans are made by Aiba, a long-established Kyoto fan maker with a 300-year history.
Kyoto fans are highly decorative, exquisitely crafted, and intricately designed, making them known as "Miyako Uchiwa" (City Fans). They are elegant traditional crafts that were once used at the Imperial Court.
Since its founding, Aiba's artisans have meticulously handcrafted each and every fan, resulting in unparalleled quality backed by history and tradition. While preserving traditional techniques, the company continues to explore new avenues in fan making, incorporating ingenuity in recent years, such as the development of the "openwork" fan technique, which is a hallmark of modern Aiba.
About the Techniques
A key feature of Kyoto uchiwa is the "inserted handle" structure, in which the fan surface and handle are made separately, and the ribs are arranged radially and the handle is attached later. Kyoto uchiwa are made through 16 processes. From the initial design, the ribs that form the framework are processed, the paper is processed using paper cutouts and woodblocks for the cover, the backing is applied to create the framework, and finally, the finishing touches are applied to assemble everything together, resulting in the final product. Everything is done by hand by skilled artisans, and many of these techniques are unique to Aiba.
The finest materials are used, and the bamboo used for the framework is madake bamboo, grown in the flatlands of cold regions such as Saga, which takes four to five years to grow.
