[A chic summer accessory that highlights the interest of the material.]
In order to make the most of the interestingness of the material, the fan surface is speckled with foil, each piece of which has a slightly different appearance, randomly stamped to give a layered feel.

The main foil on the fan surface is silver foil that has been aged to obtain its color.

Silver has the property of reacting with the sulfur content in the atmosphere to form a curtain on the surface, which appears black to the human eye when the curtain is formed to the point where it no longer transmits light.
This is the original phenomenon behind the idiom "smoked silver.

In this smoked series, you can enjoy the coloring that appears during the process of the slow growth of the film and the coloring of fully matured smoked silver.

Since the color is obtained by taking advantage of the characteristics of the material rather than artificially coloring it, the unique texture of each piece is slightly different, and no two pieces will ever be the same.

[Design]

An orthodox type used in Japan.

The fan surface area is large, and the impression of the design and the material of the paper is emphasized in this design.

The use of a black bone creates a contrast with the fan surface, making it a modern and unique item.

The large fan surface area ensures a solid airflow even with a small number of bones.
When the fan is closed, it has a slim and beautiful shape.

It has a compact size that does not get in the way in your bag.

[Detail]

The elegant handmade fans made by traditional craftsmen specializing in each process of fan processing, folding, and attaching work together to create a sense of luxury that only a Kyoto fan can offer.

The traditional techniques of leaf-stamping and gilding, which have been handed down in Kyoto for centuries, are utilized to create an original product that pursues a texture that is difficult to express through printing.

[Folding fans in Japan].

In Japan, fans were used in Shinto rituals and festivals, and were incorporated into the etiquette of the arts, the warrior class, and aristocratic society.

The shape of the folding fan is also meant to wish for the future prosperity of the person to whom it is sent, and it has long been a cultural item used as a gift.

They have a long history in Japan and have become a representative specialty product that encompasses culture and identity.

[Materials]
Japanese paper, silver leaf

Fan bone, bamboo

[Size]

Height approx. 22.5 cm x maximum width approx. 40 cm

When opened or elevated, it is designed to give off a waft of Japanese aroma.

Each piece is handmade, so there are slight differences.

Also, since metal foil is used, the color may look different depending on how the light hits it.
Please understand.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

IBUSHI: MADARA

This folding fan boasts its own unique speckled design created with layers of silver leaf.

The focus of IBUSHI fans is on the silver leaf, which has been aged to create exquisite colors. When it reaches the point of light no longer being able to pass through, it looks black to the human eye.

Due to its unique muted shine and how long it takes for the color to mature, the Japanese word for oxidised silver, or "ibushi gin," became the inspiration Expressing the values of the Japanese, this word is also rooted in our daily lives. lives.

With the IBUSHI lineup, you can enjoy both the colors that emerge during the tarnishing process and the final oxidized silver hue. As the color has been achieved by taking advantage of the material's special properties, rather than artificial methods, each and every fan is slightly different; an exact copy can never be created.

Use it to cool yourself down or to decorate a room.

Standard Design

The design features a large paper section, drawing attention to the pattern used and the textures of the materials. The design features a large paper section, drawing attention to the pattern used and the textures of the materials.

Its compact size also means that it that won't get in the way of other items inside your bag. .

Details

Crafted by a team of traditional artisans who each specialize in steps from folding the paper to inserting the spokes, this elegant handmade piece has an Crafted by a team of traditional artisans who each specialize in steps from folding the paper to inserting the spokes, this elegant handmade piece has an air of luxury only found in the folding fans of Kyoto.

The process also involves applying metal leaf, an art passed down in Kyoto since long ago, and other traditional techniques involving gold decoration, resulting in an original item boasting text and a beautifully crafted design. The process also involves applying metal leaf, an art passed down in Kyoto since long ago, and other traditional techniques involving gold decoration, resulting in an original item boasting textures that are difficult to achieve with printing.

Folding Fans in Japanese Culture

In Japan, folding fans are used during festivals and Shinto rituals, and were also part of etiquette in the societies of the arts, samurai, and aristocrats. Much like a warrior with his sword, they were always carried by the Japanese.

Furthermore, due to the spread-out shape symbolizing one's wish for future prosperity, they have long been sold as a gift with culture. Overall, folding fans are a Kyoto speciality that encompasses the culture and identity born of Japan's long history.

Materials
Paper: Washi (Japanese paper), silver leaf
Spokes: Bamboo, dye

Size: Standard: 22.5 cm (height) x 40 cm (approx. maximum width)
Standard: 22.5 cm (height) x 40 cm (approx. maximum width)

This fan is designed to give the holder a whiff of Japan when opened or fanned.

Furthermore, as the decorated areas Furthermore, as the decorated areas include metal leaf, colors may appear different to the displayed images as a result of how the light shines on the fan.

Feel free to contact us for any questions