Japanese gold leaf ,Persimmon tannin side lacquer fan, Checkered (red and black)

【History of the product】

Kanazawa's 450-year tradition of gold leaf Kanazawa accounts for more than 98% of Japan's gold leaf production.

Gold leaf is used for temples and shrines of great historical value, such as Kinkakuji Temple and Nikko Toshogu Shrine, as well as for lacquerware, pottery, and various other crafts. Gold leaf has developed along with 36 other traditional crafts that have been handed down since the time of Lord Toshiie Maeda, the founder of the Kaga Domain. Kanazawa foil, which was a material, is now recognized as a Kanazawa foil craft today and has established itself as a representative traditional craft in the craft kingdom of Kanazawa."

 【Features and Design】

Checkered (red and black)
<Checkered pattern, a popular kimono pattern in the Edo period
The checkered pattern, popular as a kimono pattern in the Edo period, is a familiar design. The surface is red and the reverse side is black, making it reversible. By holding the reverse side, you can enjoy a different look. The front side is red and the back side is black.

≪For the celebration of the 60th birthday
Each celebration of longevity has its own color. The kanreki (the 60th birthday) is a time when the calendar comes full circle and returns to the year of birth, and the color “baby” red is favored. This kakishibu fan expresses the celebratory color red, and is also highly appreciated as a practical and beautiful gift.

<The finest of handmade craftsmanship, the elegance of the foil pattern>>.　
The beautiful colors of vermilion, a color loved by the Japanese people since ancient times, are decorated with persimmon tannin.
Shimane madake bamboo and Tosa Japanese paper. Each piece is handmade by craftsmen using traditional techniques.
Applying persimmon tannin to washi is a traditional technique that has been handed down since the Heian period (794-1192). It is so strong that it was once used to make paper garments and Japanese umbrellas. Craftsmen painstakingly apply layers of this persimmon tannin by hand. Kakishibu is said to become more beautiful as it ages, and the more it is used, the more it tastes better. The beautiful luster of the fan paper, which is only possible with persimmon tannin, and the bamboo shaft with foil maki-e applied by a foil craftsman give it a Japanese “iki” (style) look.
This fan is also beautiful as a decorative fan. It can be used as a special one for yourself. It is also appreciated as a gift.

- About the blaming paper
The Japanese paper strip that closes and secures the fan at the time of purchase is called “blame-gami.
The blaming paper is important for storing the folding fan and prevents it from losing its shape as it is used. In order to use the fan in good condition for a long time, please avoid high temperature, high humidity, and direct sunlight, and store the fan with the blaming paper in place.

【SIZE】

Body : 260 × 17mm

Box ; W290 × D65 × H40mm