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Kurikawa Shoten's Shibu Uchiwa


The production of Kutami Uchiwa began in 1600. A traveling priest from Marugame City, a city famous for uchiwa, initiated people in Kutami City into the production method of uchiwa, in return for letting him stay a night at the city.

The uchiwa is coated with persimmon tannin, which makes its Japanese traditional paper (washi) strong and long-lasting, while also having an effect of insect proofing. Shibu Uchiwa can only be produced by Kutami, a word that means "people come," and thus, believed to lead people to have thriving businesses, which is why their uchiwa served as a lucky charm and often used as gifts.

Kurikawa Shoten is the only workshop that inherits the tradition of Kutami City, a city that was counted one of the three greatest production areas of uchiwa in Japan, other than Kyoto and Marugame City.





I'm happy to report that the goods arrived in perfect condition. I have no complaints at all and am very pleased! I'm looking forward to putting them to use soon when I’ll be cooking over an open fire at my cabin.
J.B. from Switzerland

Today I received the Fans that you have sent me. They looked beautiful. My husband and I both love the fans, from the packaging to everything that involved to make the fans special. We especially like to use the large size one!!! I need to order some more to give them to my family and friends! I will come back to order very soon along with other items from your website. Thank you so much for providing special Japanese handicrafts to people who are not living in Japan.
T.L. from USA

Thank you for making these kinds of products available to those of us overseas! The fan and hairbrush I ordered have been splendid—no defects at all—and I have been using them every day in my hair and skincare routines! The fan is much lighter and sturdier than I expected it to be and the brush is nice and heavy too. They certainly feel like quality items that were made to last. Overall I would say that I am more than satisfied with what I received!
C.L. from USA




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From Left: Bussen, Koban, Shomaru, Sensen, Nagadai


Sensen
Sensen


Shomaru Bag Square S
Bussen Bag Square S


Nagadai
Koban



Sensen Sushi Handai 27
Bussen Mosquito-Repelling Vessel

Kurikawa Shoten
Shibu Uchiwa Sensen Popular

During the Meiji era, a brush maker, a tea shop, and a uchiwa maker jointly devised a uchiwa that could be used in a tea room, and it was a favorite of the Hosokawa family's tea room. The uchiwa has a wide surface area and can create a large breeze with little effort, and we have received orders from yakitori and unagi restaurants.

Size: About 250x370x1mm
Weight: About 20g
Material: Bamboo, Japanese Paper, Persimmon Tannin

Price: 2,500 JPY

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Kurikawa Shoten
Shibu Uchiwa Shomaru Popular

An uchiwa that revived an old uchiwa for children that was in production during the early Showa era. It is a modern uchiwa, simple and small in size, with a long handle.

Size: About 195x375x1mm
Weight: About 12g
Material: Bamboo, Japanese Paper, Persimmon Tannin

Price: 1,700 JPY

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Kurikawa Shoten
Shibu Uchiwa Bussen

Although, as the name Bussen (Buddha fan) suggests, this type of uchiwa has been used to put out votive lights, it is currently popular among women, as its portable size allows users to store it in their bags.

Size: About 150x300x1mm
Weight: About 10g
Material: Bamboo, Japanese Paper, Persimmon Tannin

Price: 1,200 JPY

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Kurikawa Shoten
Shibu Uchiwa Nagadai

Nagadai with a large area for creating wind is especially useful in cooking situations, such as cooling sushi rice or adjusting the heat and smoke of charcoal grills. Since it can create a large breeze even with small power, it is also recommended for cooling off in the summer. *As it does not fit in the wrapping paper, the fan comes by itself.

Size: About 265x415x1mm
Weight: About 41g
Material: Bamboo, Japanese Paper, Persimmon Tannin

Price: 3,000 JPY

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Kurikawa Shoten
Shibu Uchiwa Koban

The fan surface is long and neatly designed in a koban shape. Even though it is small, you can enjoy a cool and comfortable breeze.

Size: About 180x375x1mm
Weight: About 19g
Material: Bamboo, Japanese Paper, Persimmon Tannin

Price: 2,500 JPY

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From Left: Sensen, Shomaru

Kurikawa Shoten
Kuro Uchiwa Sensen

A new uchiwa, coated with bluish black ink on the face and finished with persimmon tannin, has been added. The stamp indicating the fourth generation is attached.

Size: About 250x370x1mm
Weight: About 20g
Material: Bamboo, Japanese Paper, Persimmon Tannin, Seiboku (Bluish Black Ink)

Price: 3,500 JPY

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Kurikawa Shoten
Kuro Uchiwa Shomaru

A new uchiwa, coated with bluish black ink on the face and finished with persimmon tannin, has been added. The stamp indicating the fourth generation is attached.

Size: About 195x375x1mm
Weight: About 12g
Material: Bamboo, Japanese Paper, Persimmon Tannin, Seiboku (Bluish Black Ink)

Price: 2,500 JPY

Quantity





Kurikawa Shoten

Founded in 1889, Kurikawa Shoten is the only manufacturer making and inheriting the tradition of Kutami Uchiwa, which has a history of 400 years in Kutami, Kumamoto Prefecture.





Kurikawa Shoten
Shibu Uchiwa

1,200 JPY~



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