{"product_id":"sensen-japanese-persimmon-dyed-hand-fan-kurikawa-shoten","title":"Sensen Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Hand Fan — Kurikawa Shoten","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBamboo bends. Paper catches the air. A breeze moves through the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditional Japanese hand fan that finds beauty in the simplest of materials: bamboo, washi paper, and the natural tannins of persimmon fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts broad, graceful silhouette is both sculptural and wonderfully practical. Slender bamboo ribs spread beneath a sheet of washi paper, creating a fan that feels light in the hand yet substantial in its presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper is treated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekakishibu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional persimmon tannin finish that lends the surface its warm, earthy color. The result has a quiet richness, reminiscent of aged paper, sun-dried leaves, and wood warmed by the afternoon light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no printed pattern to distract from the form. Just the natural character of the materials, the gentle geometry of bamboo, and the beauty of an object made for a single, thoughtful purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its generous width, Sensen moves a satisfying current of air with each sweep of the wrist. Keep it nearby during the warmer months, or display it against a wall where its distinctive shape can be appreciated throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Kurikawa Shoten, a Japanese fan maker established in 1889 in Kumamoto, Japan, Sensen carries a long tradition of craftsmanship into the present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful way to welcome a little breeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Kurikawa Shoten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Sensen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese shibu uchiwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Madake bamboo, washi paper, house-made persimmon tannin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 25 × 37 cm (approximately 9.8 × 14.6 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural, undecorated finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the maker's original protective fan sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Kumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep dry and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or direct sunlight. Handle gently and store in its protective sleeve when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Give Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43828992770109,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thegivestore.com\/products\/sensen-japanese-persimmon-dyed-hand-fan-kurikawa-shoten","provider":"The Give Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}