Wild silk, earth-dyed, has been carefully crafted into folding fans by Kyofuan Omura, each made entirely by hand. The fans carry Ametsuchi’s original fragrance, bringing a gentle breeze even during the hottest summer days.

 

The folding fan originated in Kyoto during the Heian period. At that time, thin wooden boards called mokkan were used instead of the rare and precious paper of the era.

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Folding fans are considered auspicious, with their shape spreading outward, and are still widely used in Japanese traditional culture and ceremonies today. Lightweight and compact, they are convenient to carry, and by continuing to use them in modern life, we can help pass Japan’s cultural heritage on to the next generation.