A traditional Japanese uchiwa fan.
Light and airy, the fan creates a soft breeze with a simple movement of the hand, offering a moment of quiet relief on warm summer days.
Made with a flat bamboo handle and paper surface, this uchiwa is both practical and decorative. It brings a subtle touch of summer to everyday living.
The pattern is called "Shippo", a traditional Japanese pattern made up of overlapping circles, creating a continuous, harmonious design. The name shippo means “seven treasures,” a term rooted in Buddhist tradition, symbolising precious things and lasting value.
Because the circles connect endlessly, the pattern is often associated with harmony, good relationships, and continuity. It expresses a quiet wish for things that are treasured to remain close and to grow over time.
A timeless motif, shippo has long been used on textiles and everyday objects, appreciated for both its beauty and its gentle symbolism.
