Established 150 years "Unkindo Fukatsu Folding Fan Store

Brand

工房

Unkindo Fukatsu Folding Fan

1860
Edo folding fan
Yoshiko Fukatsu

History

歴史

Traditional skills handed down over 150 years from the late Edo period

My father is an imperial patron of a female imperial family, who is held at the time of the throne after the throne (the first official official meeting of the three powers, including the chief of the three powers) A master craftsman who worked on the folding fan. I studied with my father, Kozo Fukatsu at the age of 29. Currently, we are continuing to make Edo folding fans as the fifth generation of the Unkindo Fukatsu folding fan store.

Characteristic

特徴

Incorporating contemporary aesthetics into tradition

We are not only the imperial family, but also the fans of traditional Kabuki actors such as Tamasaburo Bando and Tokizo Nakamura, and continue to protect the traditions and techniques of Edo fans even today.

Edo folding fans are different from Kyo folding fans, which use a division of labor system, and one craftsman performs the process of making more than 30 folding fans.

Because we are familiar with all processes, it is possible to finely adjust the thickness of the base paper (paper used for the fan) according to the fan bone (bamboo) and incorporate various devices Yes, each craftsman can create a fan full of originality.

Our fans are also characterized by their design.

Rather than adopting traditional Japanese traditional patterns as they are, the original design is sublimated by mixing contemporary sensibilities while getting inspiration from them.

The reason why you feel a modern atmosphere in the traditional way is because you know everything about making a fan. This is the result of a well thought out design.