Japanese Folding Fan – Nishikigoi Carp | Sensu

The nishikigoi — the ornamental koi carp — is one of Japan’s most enduring symbols of perseverance, good fortune, and vitality. Here, its vivid form is captured on a traditional Japanese folding fan (sensu), rendered with the bold confidence of classical Japanese decorative art.

Koi have been cultivated in Japan for over a thousand years, prized as much for their beauty as their symbolism. To carry this fan is to carry something of that long tradition.

Craftsmanship

Woven cotton fabric stretched over hand-cut bamboo ribs — a construction method unchanged for generations. The result is a fan that moves with quiet authority: responsive, balanced, and built to last.

To Carry & To Give

At 21 cm, it slips into a bag with ease. An exceptional gift for those who appreciate Japanese culture, symbolism, and fine craft.

Specifications

• Material: Cotton, bamboo
• Size: 21 cm
• Motif: Nishikigoi carp (koi)