Shibu Uchiwa Shomaru von Kurikawa Shoten Lapuan Kankurit 'Turnip' brooch

'Turnip' brooch

the brightly colored varieties are colored with lightfast artist's paints and treated with a saliva-proof varnish

grace and wisdom

Dimensions: H 8 cm

Shibu Uchiwa Shomaru von Kurikawa Shoten Lapuan Kankurit 'Turnip' broochThe Shibu Uchiwa Shomaru from Kurikawa Shoten is a hand crafted fan made in Kutami City, one of Japans three historic centers of Uchiwa production. The tradition dates back to 1600, when a monk introduced the craft from the famous fan making city of Marugame to Kutami. The fine washi paper is coated with persimmon tannin, a natural treatment that strengthens the paper, protects it from insects, and develops a warm patina over time. This fan is also