The Great Wave Hokusai Folding Fan with Bamboo Ribs

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🌸 Description

The folding fan (sensu) is a traditional Japanese accessory that has been cherished for centuries.Its delicate structure and elegant design have made it not only a practical tool for staying cool during summer,but also an iconic symbol of Japanese culture recognized around the world.

In addition to everyday use, folding fans are widely utilized in Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki, Japanese dance, and in traditional arts such as tea ceremony and incense ceremony.

They also serve as beautiful interior decorations and gifts.

This fan features “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”, the legendary masterpiece bythe world-renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849).Known globally simply as “The Great Wave,” this artwork is admired for its dynamic compositionthe towering wave, the small boats resisting nature’s power, and the serene presence of Mt. Fuji in the distance.

The combination of a traditional Japanese folding fan and Hokusai’s iconic design brings a touch of Japanese beauty and artistry into your daily life.

🌸 Features

• The Great Wave design
• Silk–polyester blend fan leaf
• Bamboo ribs with decorative cutouts
• Length: approximately 21 cm
• Weight: 31 g
• Unisex folding design
• Country of origin: China

🪭 History

Created around 1830 by the legendary Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai,
“The Great Wave off Kanagawa” is one of the most recognized artworks in the world.

It depicts a massive wave rising above fishing boats near the present-day Yokohama port,
contrasting with the calm and distant silhouette of Mt. Fuji.

The deep blues are created using Prussian Blue, a new pigment in Japan at the time,
which allowed for striking depth and shading.

Hokusai’s masterful use of perspective, inspired by Western painting techniques,
guides the viewer’s eye from the wave’s curl to the faraway mountain
a composition that influenced countless artists worldwide.

This masterpiece represents the dramatic power of nature and the resilience of human life.

📦 Shipping Information

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