Fan

About this object

History of use

Summer fan, round or folding, can be carried throughout the summer by both men and women. The folding fan is seen more often at the theatre or on the street as it can easily be tucked into the kimono or obi.

Physical description

Folding fan with eleven inner split bamboo ribs and two bamboo parent ribs. Fan face is painted with three gold leaves on brown background. Other surface is also brown, streaked with silver.