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Small non-folding Japanese fan uchiwa, USAGI, rabbit

Width 11.5 cm
Length 17.5 cm
Compositions papier et bambou
Product origin made in Japan
Colour blue

Small Japanese uchiwa non-folding fan in paper and bamboo with rabbit motif, USAGI, 17.5cm

Uchiwa (団 扇) designates a fan of oval, round or square shape, with a fixed handle, so it is not foldable. It has been around for a very long time in Japan.

The uchiwa is a summer accessory but can be found in all situations and all categories. It is not uncommon to receive plastic advertising uchiwa, distributed free of charge in the streets. There are some, simply covered with white paper, to decorate yourself. It even became a collector's accessory.