Komaru Shibu Uchiwa Trio the Cats

Collaboration product with illustrator Madoka Momota Since ancient times, cats have been able to see in the dark, It has been considered an auspicious animal that brings happiness. Since ancient times, the word uchiwa has been used to ward off evil spirits. Click here for a video of how to make a fan https://youtu.be/dkfseLduqZU craftsmanship https://youtube.com/shorts/4y7PQfJBBRI?feature=share ○History of Raitami Shibu Uchiwa Around 1600, a monk from Marugame gave a thank you Fan-making has been handed down. The first Higo domain lord, Tadatoshi Hosokawa, was blessed with raw materials in the land of the people who came here. It is said that the beginning was to encourage the making of paper fans. Raitami Shibu Uchiwa, which can only be made by the people of Kumamoto, It is said that business will prosper in the sense that "the people will come", It has also been used as a lucky charm as a gift. ○ What is “Shibu” in Shibu Uchiwa? The liquid obtained by crushing and fermenting mamegaki is called persimmon tannin. Kakishibu contains a lot of tannin, It has excellent antiseptic, antibacterial and insect repellent effects. ○ What is the use of astringent fan Shibu fan is durable and long-lasting, so it has been impressed by customers as gifts and souvenirs for babies' birthdays, 60th birthdays, weddings, and company anniversaries. ○How to make a paper fan The materials of the fan are madake bamboo, Japanese paper, and mamegaki (persimmon tannin). Madake and Mamegaki go to the mountains to gather. There is a desire to provide genuine astringent fan We do not compromise on the selection of materials. While specialized craftsmen in each process perform strict checks I will finish this one. Size: 190 x 375mm (including handle) Materials: Yamaga madake bamboo, handmade Japanese paper, Yamaga homemade persimmon juice