Japanese Folding Fan – Dancing Chrysanthemum | Sensu | Orange

Few objects distil Japanese aesthetic sensibility as completely as the sensu. This folding fan, hand-finished with a dancing chrysanthemum motif in deep amber and orange, is both a functional accessory and a quietly beautiful object to own.

The chrysanthemum — Japan’s imperial crest and a centuries-old emblem of longevity and grace — is rendered here with the fluid confidence of traditional Japanese textile art. Each sweep of the fan reveals the full composition; folded, it becomes a slender, pocket-sized keepsake.

Craftsmanship

Woven cotton fabric is 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. Presented as a gift, it speaks without explanation — an object with history, intention, and beauty in equal measure.

Specifications

• Material: Cotton, bamboo
• Size: 21 cm
• Motif: Dancing chrysanthemum (Mai-giku)
• Colour: Orange