Folding Fan / Fujin and Raijin

Product Description

Product Story

General Product Information

This fan combines the Japanese traditional beauty with a mysterious atmosphere.
This traditional fan is a gem of artisan skill by carefully handcrafted one by one.
The Fujin and Raijin depicted on the fan are the gods of wind and thunder in Japanese mythology, and their powerful presence lives on in the fan.

High-quality bamboo and Japanese paper are used to create a light and strong finish. When the fan is opened, the sacred image of the Wind and Thunder Gods unfolds, creating a beautiful Japanese atmosphere around you.
It makes a wonderful gift for a special occasion or as a wonderful accent for a room interior. A fusion of Japanese tradition and art, this fan creates a luxurious and prestigious atmosphere and will be special as a gift or for yourself.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：1400 years ago / 600AD / Asuka period in Japan

Folding fans, or "sensu," have a deep-rooted history in Japan, introduced from China in the 6th century during the Asuka period (592-710). Initially exclusive to the aristocracy, they evolved during the Heian period (794-1185) into symbols of status and art, adorned with intricate paintings.
By the Edo period (1603-1868), mass production made fans accessible to all social classes, with diverse designs ranging from practical to highly artistic. Fans gained symbolic significance in rituals, dances, and ceremonies. Despite a decline in everyday use during the Meiji era (1868-1912), traditional folding fans persist as cultural artifacts, revered for their historical importance and artistic craftsmanship in contemporary Japan.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Kyo Fuan Omura / Go Omura
All of our fans are hand-made that inheriting the tradition.
We are particular about the raw materials such as domestically produced bamboo and Japanese paper, and all designs are hand-painted.
We use our own environmentally friendly iron to create highly original products. We also continue to make new attempts, such as producing fans for left-handed people and challenging the world record in the number of fan bones.

 

Craftsman Passion

"The Beauty of Use"
Without sacrificing the traditions and techniques cultivated by our predecessors, we use only the finest materials, hand-color each fan, and hand-paint the designs on each fan.
We are committed to making fans that will be loved and used for many years to come, keeping in mind the feeling of the fan in one's hand and its beauty when used.

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Width：42cm
Length :25cm 
Weight：40g

Material & Caution

Materials

Bamboo
Japanese paper

Caution

Individual Difference

Each piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.

Delivery Date

Please note that it will take about 2 months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.