Ibasen's Feature | folding fan, fans, ukiyo-e, Japanese culture
Focusing on Ibasen’s folding fan and uchiwa fans, we feature a wide range of themes, including seasonal recommendations, gifts, ukiyo-e, traditional patterns, Kabuki, Japanese culture, and the backgrounds and stories behind our products.
Please enjoy a wide range of Feature—from designs and culture passed down since the Edo period to products unique to Ibasen and our latest initiatives.
Seasons & Gifts Feature
Fall Recommendationsfolding fan
Here are a few pairs—such as Shikebiki fan, Edo fan, and the folding fan design—that are perfect for the deepening autumn.
A Gift for Respect for the Aged Day folding fan
With gratitude and best wishes for a long life寿. Here are some recommended folding fan gifts for your loved ones.
Summer Recommendations: folding fan
Here are Ibasen's recommended folding fan and hand fans to help you stay cool during the hot season.
Cherry Blossoms folding fan · Fan Feature | Recommended for Spring
We’d like to introduce the folding fan fan, which features cherry blossoms as the central motif, along with plum and peach blossoms and other flowers that bring color to spring.
How to Place an Order for Personalisationfolding fan
Here is some information on Personalisationfolding fan—recommended for gifts and commemorative items—including how to order, engraving options, and delivery times.
Culture and DesignFeature
Claude Monet, “La Japonaise”
Here are some folding fan and folding fans inspired by the works of Claude Monet.
Various Patterns of folding fan
Here, we’ll introduce auspicious patterns—designs featuring objects believed to bring good luck.
Ukiyo-e woodblock print Ibasen
Here, we introduce the only woodblock print product from Ibasen and a rare woodblock print that still survives today.
Kabuki Actor Patterns and Kabuki Crests
We’ll introduce folding fan and fans decorated with patterns inspired by Kabuki, as well as the actor’s patterns passed down through generations of Kabuki actors.
How to Choose and Give folding fan
Main Types of folding fan
Classification by Material, Purpose, Place of Origin, and Size, and Proper Usage
folding fan—Perfect for Gifts
Here, we’ll explain the meaning behind giving folding fan, how to choose one, and recommend folding fan for celebratory occasions.
The Appeal of High-End folding fan and How to Choose One
We’ll introduce the characteristics and how to identify high-end folding fan, the differences in materials, and our recommended high-end folding fan Ibasen.
The Meaning of Giving folding fan
Here, we'll explain why folding fan is considered an auspicious gift, suggest appropriate occasions for giving it, and provide tips on what to keep in mind when giving it.
folding fan as a good-luck charm
Here, we’ll explain why folding fan is considered an auspicious item and introduce some recommended occasions for using it as a celebratory gift.
How to Choose and Use Ceremonial Fans
Here, we’ll introduce the different types of ceremonial fans used at celebratory occasions such as weddings, as well as how to choose them and the proper way to use them.
The Meaning and Origin of "Suehiro"
Here, we’ll explain why folding fan is called “Suehiro,” the auspicious meaning behind the term, and how it’s used in celebratory settings.
