SOTETSU Kanazawa Gold Japanese Fan

Main Features

This fan is from the Sumibi series, designed to bring out the beauty of sumi ink, a traditional material used in Japanese art. It is inspired by Edo-period painter Tawaraya Sotatsu’s “Unryu-zu Byobu” and pursues the accidental beauty of bleeding ink created through the tarashikomi technique.

Delicate gold leaf scattered across the fan harmonizes with the movement of the ink, adding refined shine within a quiet composition. The product is described as a special fan where the delicate aesthetic of Japanese painting opens gently in the palm of the hand.

Design Appeal

Tawaraya Sotatsu is known as one of the founders of the Rimpa school. His representative tarashikomi technique creates a distinctive bleeding effect by layering different densities of ink, combining chance and calculation.

The fan has different designs on the front and back, allowing it to be used as a two-way fan depending on the occasion, mood, or outfit. It suits not only kimono and yukata but also suits and everyday clothing.

Craftsmanship

The Kanazawa gold leaf fan uses traditional leaf materials such as leaf, torn leaf, noge, kirihaku, and sunago, applying techniques from Japanese paper decoration and Japanese painting to the fan.
The fan is made through specialized division of labor, with artisans handling the fan surface, bamboo ribs, gold leaf decoration, and final assembly.

Size

Main body: 220 × 25 × 10mm
Box: 252 × 50 × 27mm.

Weight

24g
Boxed weight: 84g.

Materials

Japanese paper, bamboo, genuine gold leaf, and aluminum leaf.

Gift Presentation

The fan comes in a paulownia wood gift box and is recommended both as a personal piece and as a special gift. Gift wrapping with wrapping paper is also available upon request.
Personalization is available, allowing names, company names, or messages to be added for celebrations, thank-you gifts, commemorative items, and special presents.

Notes

The fan is handmade by artisans using natural materials such as Japanese paper and bamboo. The product page recommends avoiding high humidity, high heat, and direct sunlight, and storing the fan with its retaining paper to help prevent shape loss.
Because the gold leaf is applied by hand, each piece has a slightly different pattern and expression.

Recommended For

This item is ideal for customers who appreciate Kanazawa gold leaf, Japanese folding fans, Rimpa art, Sotatsu, sumi ink painting, kimono accessories, personalized gifts, Father’s Day gifts, and refined souvenirs from Japan.