A Fashion Accessory by wysiwig
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Description
The fan has a long history in Japan. Carried by both women and men, it was customarily carried in the hand or tucked inside the obi (belt), especially in ceremonial dress.
The gunbei-uchiwa was a solid, round fan used by officers to signal troops in battle. The gunsen, or folding war fan, was carried by samurai and used as a weapon of both attack and defense.
Silk or paper, wooden or iron, the Japanese love their fans. You might say they are fans of fans.
Comments (14)
Faemike55
Very beautiful capture of all these fans
jocko500
lovely sets of fans
hipps13
which one to pick as staring each one wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
digggger
they're all beautiful--how could you pick just one??
myrrhluz
"Three little maids from school are we Pert as a school-girl well can be Filled to the brim with girlish glee Three little maids from school" Okay granted, that's a Brit's take, but I always think of the use of fans in that song. I remember them also in Japanese Theatre like Kabuki. I love how you have captured them in all their rich variety and colors. Excellent shot!
JuliSonne
I love fan - because one (among other things) can leave beautiful declarations of love on it!!
durleybeachbum
The use of them here in England carried coded messages to potential suitors, how it was held/snapped shut etc. Most interesting objects.
alanwilliams
Great picture, i love the colours and the repetition of shape. Referring to myrrhluz's comment, i was once in a production of Gilbert and Sullivans Mikado, the one she was referring to, i was part of the male chorus, and one of the scenes required syncronised fan opening, we had one elderly member of the chorus who stood right at the end of the line and was always about ten seconds late opening his, it was just over thirty years ago, but it still brings a smile to my face.
MrsLubner
Fans are amazing and this display shows how varied for the fashion statement they make.
sandra46
outstanding image! stunning shot!
blondeblurr
What a lovely display of colourful fans - must be very tempting not to purchase one or two ? maybe even a whole collection of it ! Come to think of it - they would also make marvellous presents, anytime... thanks for sharing the info, BB
psyoshida
And they look so pretty displayed all together. Quite a stunning array that would make it all but impossible to pick just one. Wonderful shot!!!
lucindawind
an accessory for sure ! beautiful colours in this shot
mariogiannecchini
beautiful capture of these fans!