Japanese Hand Fans: Uchiwa & Sensu
Uchiwa (rigid paddle fans) and sensu (folding fans) have cooled Japanese summers for over a thousand years. Ours pair handwoven linen and washi paper with bamboo frames, in motifs from dragonflies to morning glories. Display them as wall art, or use them as they were made to be used — slowly, on a warm evening.
28 pieces · ships from Osaka, Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Tatewaku Wave Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Morning Glory Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Gourd Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Uroko Scale Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Chidori Bird Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Dragonfly Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Koi Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Uchiwa Hand Fan, Linen Floral Pattern Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Uroko Scale Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Matsukawabishi Diamond Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Fan Scatter Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Komochi Yamagata Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Otedama Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Gourd Scatter Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Dragonfly Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Mini Japanese Uchiwa Fan, Linen Koi Motif, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Sensu Folding Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Beige Stripe, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Sensu Folding Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Green Stripe, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Sensu Folding Fan, Ojiya Chijimi Linen, Bamboo Frame, Black Stripe
Japanese Sensu Folding Fan, Linen Bamboo Frame, Akane Snow Stripe, Made in Japan
Japanese Sensu Folding Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Cross Kasuri, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Shell Sensu Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Pale Green, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Shell Sensu Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Light Brown, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Shell Sensu Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Pale Blue, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Shell Sensu Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Mimosa, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Shell Sensu Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Lavender, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Shell Sensu Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Natural Stripe, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Japanese Shell Sensu Fan, Linen Ojiya Chijimi Pink Stripe, Bamboo Frame, Made in Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an uchiwa and a sensu?
An uchiwa is a rigid paddle fan — fabric or washi stretched over a one-piece bamboo frame. A sensu is a folding fan that collapses into a stick of bamboo. Uchiwa suit daily use and wall display; sensu fold away for travel and gifting.
Are these fans made in Japan?
Yes. Every uchiwa and sensu we carry is made in Japan by craft studios, pairing handwoven linen or washi paper with hand-cut bamboo frames.
Can I display a hand fan as wall art?
Yes — uchiwa in particular have become popular as Japanese wall decor. Hang one flat on a wall or stand it in a vase for an instant piece of craft art.
Do Japanese hand fans make good gifts?
They are one of the most-loved first pieces of Japanese craft: light to ship, modestly priced, and packaged gift-ready with optional handwritten cards.
