{"product_id":"tori-and-torii-vintage-folding-fan","title":"\"Torii\" Vintage Folding Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a vintage Japanese folding fan (\u003ci\u003esensu\u003c\/i\u003e in Japanese). See videos below on how the paper version of these fans are made - it's quite an elaborate and precise process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis fan features silhouetted roosters gathered below a row of torii gates and shrine architecture. Roosters are often associated with dawn, protection, and driving away darkness or bad spirits, while the repeated torii gates suggest sacred pathways and spiritual transition. The original paper sleeve references “\u003cem\u003eDaifukusen\u003c\/em\u003e” or “great fortune fan,” with additional auspicious text promoting luck, prosperity, and household protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA torii is a traditional Japanese gate marking the entrance to sacred Shinto spaces, symbolizing the transition from the earthly to the divine.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe word “torii” literally translates to “bird perch\", reflecting ancient Japanese mythology where birds were believed to guide the sun goddess Amaterasu out of a cave into the light of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden display holder is not included but these are available from many other shops online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birds at the Gate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53272148640057,"sku":"0526fan9","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/0526fan9.png?v=1778181941","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/tori-and-torii-vintage-folding-fan","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}