Saga Nishiki Silk Table Runner – Scattered Fan Pattern

In Japanese tradition, the fan opens — it never closes. That outward opening motion is the very shape of fortune expanding, of futures unfolding. The sensu (folding fan) has been a symbol of good luck and abundance since the Heian era, and the fan-scatter pattern (扇面散らし, ogi-men chirashi) carries that quiet wish across every piece it graces. This table runner, upcycled obi woven in the celebrated Saga Nishiki tradition of Kyushu, carries that wish in abundance. Across a ground of warm ivory, fans drift and overlap in glowing tones of orange, amber, sage green, and grey-blue — each one a small, contained world. Look closely, and inside each fan you'll find a different treasure: chrysanthemums in full bloom, delicate scattered blossoms, geometric diamond shapes. No two fans are alike. Each holds its own season, its own quiet story. Saga Nishiki silk — woven in Kashima, Saga Prefecture — is one of Japan's finest weaving traditions, known for its luminous silk threads and intricate hand-crafted patterns. In the light, this runner shimmers with the understated radiance that only handwoven silk can hold. ✦ DETAILS • Material: Saga Nishiki silk (佐賀錦) — a rare Japanese weaving tradition from Kyushu • Color: Ivory/cream base with orange, amber, sage green, and grey-blue • Pattern: Ogi-men chirashi (scattered fan motif) — chrysanthemum, small blossoms, geometric diamond • Size: approx. 157 cm (approx. 62") in length, 30 cm (approx. 12") in width Length can be customized upon request — please contact us. • One-of-a-kind piece ✦ HOW TO USE • Dining table runner for everyday elegance or special occasions • Display piece for tokonoma (Japanese alcove) or entryway • Photography and interior styling prop • A meaningful gift carrying the wish for expanding fortune ✦ CARE • Dry clean recommended • Please note: silk may shrink if wet. • Store rolled, not folded, to preserve the weave • Keep away from direct sunlight to protect silk luster ✦ SHIPPING • Ships carefully rolled and wrapped from Japan • Combined shipping available ---