Shibu Uchiwa Sensen von Kurikawa Shoten Christian Metzner The washi papaer is water-resistant

The washi papaer is water-resistant but not waterproof

A lion is depicted on the front of the coin and a tiny scorpion on the reverse

Maße: 6 x 14 cm

'Descales' is an expressive design

Each piece in this series is a mouth-blown unique piece

Shibu Uchiwa Sensen von Kurikawa Shoten Christian Metzner The washi papaer is water-resistantThe Shibu Uchiwa from Kurikawa Shoten is a hand crafted fan made in Kutami City, one of Japans three historic centers of uchiwa production. The tradition dates back to the 1600s, when a traveling monk introduced the craft from the famous fan making city of Marugame. The fans washi paper is coated with persimmon tannin, a natural treatment that strengthens the paper, protects it from insects, and develops a beautiful patina over time. Uchiwa from