Japanese Washi Paper Fan Uchiwa Bamboo Frame Vtg Red Blue Flowers Karakusa U187 pink Nunome: cloth pattern

Nunome: cloth pattern

Kanji on the bottom: Jingu (Shrine)

Inside: 36

Item weight: 219 grams

Japanese Washi Paper Fan Uchiwa Bamboo Frame Vtg Red Blue Flowers Karakusa U187 pink Nunome: cloth patternJapanese Paper and Bamboo Uchiwa Fan This is a Japanese paper fan or Uchiwa. Uchiwa is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle like shape. It features red and blue flowers with green leaves. The image is printed on a white sheet on the back side, then a sheet of translucent washi paper was adhered to the front, giving it a frosted look. The handle has a decorative karakusa winding vine design. Red, blue,