What are uchiwa and sensu?

Uchiwa and sensu are hand fans that are waved back-and-forth to create an airflow. These fans are usually made of paper or cloth pasted over a handle and ribs made of wood and bamboo. Sensu can be folded up. Uchiwa has a stronger airflow than Sensu.

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Uchiwa and sensu fans Crafts

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS

Kyoto folding fans

京扇子

Kyoto uchiwa fans

京うちわ

Boshu uchiwa fans

房州うちわ

Uchiwa and sensu fans Works

WORKS