Craft · No. 229
No. 229その他の工芸品
Kyo-uchiwa (Kyoto Fan)
京うちわ
kyo uchiwa · 京都府
Kyo-uchiwa are traditional hand fans crafted in Kyoto, distinguished by their elegant "sashi-e" (insertable handle) construction and refined artistic decoration rooted in Kyoto's rich courtly and artistic culture.
- Origin
- 京都府
- Category
- その他の工芸品
- Materials
- Bamboo · Washi paper · Silk
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Kyo-uchiwa trace back to fan-making traditions introduced from mainland Asia, which were refined within the aristocratic culture of Kyo…
No. IIMaterials
Kyo-uchiwa fans are primarily structured with bamboo ribs, typically made from Madake or Hachiku varieties prized for their flexibility, fine grain, a…
No. IIITechniques
The defining technical feature of Kyo-uchiwa is its "sashi-e" construction, in which the fan body and handle are made separately and then joined. This…
No. IVClimate
Kyoto's basin geography creates hot, humid summers that have historically driven strong demand for hand fans. The surrounding mountains supply high-qu…
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