Japanese Uchiwa Paper and Bamboo Fan – Dragonfly Design

Fine and airy, this Japanese fan combines a motif of dragonflies in motion with delicate bluish grasses. Its soft palette and bamboo handle give it a natural elegance, subtly inspired by Japanese landscapes.

On a clear, lightly gridded background, three dark dragonflies appear to fly through delicate blue-grey grasses. The design leaves plenty of space around the motifs: this minimalist composition gives the fan a sense of lightness and movement.

The paper surface is supported by fine ribs and extended by a bamboo handle. With its 38 x 24.5 cm format and rounded silhouette, this fan embodies the spirit of the uchiwa, the rigid Japanese fan traditionally associated with fine weather.

The dragonfly motif, or tonbo in Japanese, provides a particularly elegant graphic presence. Here, the insects are depicted in full flight, accompanied by long plant stems that give the design an almost ink-drawn appearance.

Made in Japan, this fan can naturally accompany warm days, but its sufficiently understated design also allows it to be displayed as a decorative object. Once placed or hung in an interior, its shape and motifs add a Japanese touch without cluttering the space.

This description follows the recommendations of the Yūgen Lab guide: starting from truly visible characteristics, favoring precise and natural vocabulary, and introducing Japanese cultural terms only when they genuinely correspond to the product.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rigid uchiwa-style Japanese fan
• Motif of three dragonflies in flight
• Vegetal decor with blue-grey nuances
• Paper and bamboo handle
• Generous size of 38 x 24.5 cm
• Made in Japan
• Natural palette and minimalist composition
• Can be used or displayed as a decorative item

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Type: rigid Japanese fan

Style: uchiwa

Motif: dragonflies and vegetation

Materials: paper and bamboo

Visible colors: ecru, beige, blue-grey, and black

Dimensions: 38 x 24.5 cm

Origin: Made in Japan

Associated Japanese term: tonbo (dragonfly)

The characteristics above distinguish supplier information from elements simply observable in the photograph, in accordance with project rules that require not inferring a material, technique, or origin from the image alone.

USAGE ADVICE

Use it as a fan on warm days or let its motif express itself in your decor. Hung on a wall or simply displayed among other Japanese objects, its dragonfly design and soft hues easily blend into a simple and natural interior.

Is this fan made in Japan?

Yes. According to supplier information, this fan is made in Japan.

What are its dimensions?

It measures 38 x 24.5 cm.

What materials is it made of?

The fan combines paper with a bamboo structure and handle.

What motif is depicted?

The decor shows three dark dragonflies in flight among delicate blue-grey grasses.