Vintage Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan
This is a Japanese vintage paper fan or Uchiwa. An uchiwa is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle-like shape. This particular fan features a split-color design where the top half is light purple washi paper, and the lower half is a cutting of red striped fabric. There is a red stamp on the back. It has a carved wooden handle.
- Purple, red, brown, white
- Paper, wood, fabric
- C1970
- Item weight: 22 grams
- Packed weight: 322 grams
- Approx. 37 cm long x 24 cm wide
- Good condition considering age. Small tear and staining on edge. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired in the famous Osu Antique Fair in Nagoya, Japan
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