This listing is a vintage Japanese folding fan (sensu in Japanese). See videos below on how the paper version of these fans are made - it's quite an elaborate and precise process. Dance fans are larger, wider, and sturdier than ones made for everyday use.

This Kyoto dance fan (Kyo-Sensu) combines quiet luxury with natural grace. Painted in shimmering gold, it features a delicate wisteria vine cascading across one side. Its white blossoms and soft green leaves reach out from beyond the scene, so the viewer can mentally provide the rest of the motif. The refined color palette and minimal brushwork reflect Japanese aesthetic harmony and restraint. Crafted by Iwasa Mokubei, a respected Kyoto maker, it is presented in its original box with the maker's red seal. The design is the same for both sides.

These vintage Japanese fans are wonderful as wall accents or used as props in dance, photography, or ceremony. Beautiful for home or office display or as a thoughtful gift.