Japanese Paper Fan Fukakusa Uchiwa Bamboo Jizo Statue Dragonfly Thank You U166 Basket Vintage Japanese Handwoven Zaru Basket

Vintage Japanese Handwoven Zaru Basket

Item weight: 460 grams

basket: 35 cm long x 20

This is a Japanese vintage lacquered wood serving tray

Maki-e style gold camellia design on the tray

Japanese Paper Fan Fukakusa Uchiwa Bamboo Jizo Statue Dragonfly Thank You U166 Basket Vintage Japanese Handwoven Zaru BasketJapanese Paper Uchiwa Fan This is a Japanese paper fan or Uchiwa. Uchiwa is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle like shape. This particular fan is called "fukakusa", a unique style of fan characterized by its tall and narrow shape. It features a cute image of a jizo statue as well as a large "Thank You" written in hiragana characters. Jizo statues are guardians of children (born and unborn) as well as