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.

Vivid and dramatic, this Japanese folding fan captures the timeless strength and grace of bamboo in motion. Metallic silver leaves shimmer across a bold red and ivory gradient, suggesting sunlight filtering through a bamboo forest at dusk. The sleek black lacquered bamboo ribs add depth and contrast, giving this piece an air of refined intensity. This dance fan embodies balance, resilience, and the quiet power of nature rendered in vivid color. The design is the same on both sides.

There are signs of age as the edges and pleats are starting to show some wear. The string on one side is coming unraveled, but still quite usable and unique.

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.