Uchiwa

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A flat Japanese hand fan, shaped like a paddle or a round leaf, used for cooling, decoration, and even ceremonial purposes, featuring intricate designs on paper or silk stretched o ver a bamboo frame. Unlike folding fans, uchiwa are rigid and come in various styles, from large, decorative festival fans to practical ones for fanning rice or even starting fires, with famous types like Kyoto's Kyo-uchiwa. Show more