SOU・SOU × Hakuchikudo Folding Fan / Gold Damask

What is "Kyoto folding fan"...Named for folding fans which surface / fan bone / finishing processes are all done in Kyoto and Shiga prefecture.​ ​ ・The folding fan was originated in Kyoto during the Heian period.・This is a collaboration product with Hakuchikudo. It is a long-established store of Kyoto folding fan founded in 1718.・The design of fan bone is based on "Onatsusen" which usually use at temples and is SOU・SOU×Hakuchikudo original design.・With only 15 fan bones. 10 fan bone less than normal folding fan. Width between each bone is wider and it is firm enough to use.・SOU・SOU original pattern is printed on both sides of with specialized paper for folding fan.・There is 88 manual process for making a Kyoto folding fan and demanded for skillful workers for each process.​ ​ ・With exclusive fan case which is convenient for carrying around and storing (with SOU・SOU original kohaze hook).・Comes with a paper box in SO-SU-U pattern. ※About the "wrinkle" of folding fan In the finishing process, the fan bones at both ends are heated and bent inwards. (This is to make it easier to close the fan and to make it fit better when closed.) For this reason, paper wrinkles appear on the inner fold of one of the fan bones at both ends. This is a feature of this fan's manufacturing process. ※Care Instructions ※Uses Japanese paper and printed on both sides.※Due to the paper material, Kyoto folding fan is weak to water and moist. Please avoid from rain and sweat.Also, when it gets wet, please leave it open without closing it tightly. Product Specification ●Size 7 inches 5(Length: approx. 22.5cm, width when opened: approx. 38.5cm) ●MaterialFan surface/Japanese paper Fan ribs/BambooFan Bag Surface: Cotton 93% , Cupra 4%, Rayon 2%, Polyester 1% , Lining: Linen 100%, Box/Paper●Manufacture YAMAOKA HAKUCHIKUDO CO.,LTD.●Made in Kyoto