Shibu Uchiwa Fan - Sensen Black drawstring bag many pine trees were planted

many pine trees were planted along the travelers' road called Tokaido during the Edo period

Measurements: Approximately φ23

Holds approximately 270ml

Features visible selvedge edges and extended paper fringes

Shibu Uchiwa Fan - Sensen Black drawstring bag many pine trees were plantedProduct Description Shibu uchiwa (branch fans) have been produced by artisans in Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan for 400 years. They are carefully and respectively handmade from blue ink (seiboku) and persimmon tannin (kakishibu) coated Japanese paper, attached to a bamboo handle. Naturally dyed persimmon tannin adds strength to the paper, while also deterring insects. The natural colour will shift and deepen as it ages. These fans are often used