Marugame Uchiwa Bamboo Fan Made in Japan [5 Sense] (Rabbit Pattern)

Perfect for personal use, as a birthday present, a mid-year gift, a summer gift, or a souvenir for someone from overseas. This Marugame fan has a flat handle, making it much easier to grip than one with a round handle, and it can be fanned with minimal effort. This is a modern Japanese-style rabbit pattern made with washi paper sourced from Kyoto. It has an elegant and sophisticated feel, perfect for stylish individuals who appreciate quality. Manufactured in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture (a renowned production area that accounts for 90% of domestic fan production). Materials: Bamboo, Japanese paper (Kyoto-style Japanese paper used) Size: Approximately 37 cm x 17 cm (There may be slight variations due to it being handmade) If you would like gift wrapping, please select your preferred wrapping option in the gift settings at checkout before confirming your order. Since the item will be shipped from an Amazon warehouse, please include the sender's name on the message card if it is intended as a gift. ＜Perfect for personal use, as a summer gift for birthdays or Obon, or as a souvenir or present for foreigners＞ The Marugame Uchiwa fan has a flat handle, making it lighter and much easier to grip than fans with round handles. Marugame Uchiwa fans from Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, are a "well-kept secret" that accounts for 90% of the domestic market share and have been a popular souvenir for pilgrims visiting Konpira Shrine since the Edo period. Made only from natural bamboo and washi paper, they are said to provide a "gentle breeze and an indescribably pleasant feeling," and feature stylish, modern Japanese designs. Fans, which were introduced from China during the Nara period, are said to have the function of creating a breeze and strengthening the presence of the gods. Because they symbolize stirring up the power of the gods and warding off disaster, fans are an integral part of festivals, such as mikoshi (portable shrines) and Bon Odori dances. Recently, fans have also been attracting significant attention as an initiative related to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). These fans are a convenient and sustainable item that can also be used as an energy-saving measure! Their timeless colors and patterns make them perfect for everyday use, as well as for outdoor activities and camping. They also look great with yukata or happi coats at festivals.