手技 TEWAZA 京扇子 Kyo Folding Fans 伝統工芸 青山スクエア Japan traditional crafts Aoyama Square

起源は奈良時代に遡るが今日の技法が確立したのは能や茶の文化が盛んになった16世紀といわれる檜杉白檀などの木版を束ねた板扇と竹や象牙などの扇骨に紙や絹を貼った貼り扇がある KYOSENSU (FOLDING PAPER FAN) Kyoto City and environs, Kyoto Prefecture The origin of Kyosensu dates back to the 8th century, but the present style was established around the 16th century. Sensu (folding fan) is not only used for utilitarian purpose but for the cultural occasions of tea ceremony, Noh play, and Japanese dance. The demand for such splendid fans as maiogi used in dance is on the increase for decor