Hinaga Uchiwa: Hinaga Fan

September 07, 2015

As you can see on the mural of Takamatsuzuka tomb (Asuka Village, Nara Pref.), fan has been used as a protection against wind, sunlight and dust, and also as accessories to hide face. Fan came to Japan from China via Korea and the nobles in Nara period (8c) started using the fan. In Sengoku (Civil Wars) period (15-16c), fan was also used as a commanding tool by military leaders.

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[Mie Prefecture Designated Traditional Craft]
Information provided by: Inatoh Co., Ltd.

Translation by: Chan Yee Ting, reviewed by Marie Mine


Also please visit:
Japanese Traditional Crafts Resource Center
Japanese Traditional Arts Resource Center

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