The Making of folding fan
“The Process of Making a Fan: Nihonbashi Ibasen-sen” 14 minutes 9 seconds, no audio. We present an easy-to-understand video explaining the production process Edo fan.
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How to Spot folding fan Good folding fan
These days, many different types of folding fan are available for purchase. folding fan are almost entirely handmade and are crafts that reflect the skills of each individual artisan. If cared for properly, they can last for many years.
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folding fan History of round fan and folding fan
In ancient times, the object held by a noblewoman depicted in the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus was round fan large, round fan item—a round piece of wood laced with lacquer—mounted on a stick about 80 cm long. folding fan as we know it today originated when round fan part of round fan was sliced into sections to make it foldable.
Address: 4-1 Nihonbashi-Kofunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0024
TEL: 03-3664-9261
FAX: 03-3664-9266
EMAIL: info@ibasen.com
Business Hours
: Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Closed: Sundays, national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays
Artisanal Craftsmanship: We collaborate with artisans from across Japan who specialize in crafting folding fan and hand fans to produce and sell our original products and other items. We strive every day to help preserve Japan’s traditional craft culture.
