Vintage Round Japanese Fan 'Yatomi

Vintage Round Japanese Fan 'Yatomi' — Antique-Style Uchiwa

Vintage Japanese uchiwa have a specific aesthetic quality — colors softened by decades of summer use, bamboo darkened by years of handling, surfaces developing the quiet patina that only genuine aging produces. Japanese collectors prize antique uchiwa precisely because this aging cannot be manufactured, only accumulated. The Yatomi honors this vintage aesthetic through careful design.

The name Yatomi evokes the passage of time and accumulated tradition. Japan's long uchiwa history has produced countless regional variations and period styles, and vintage-inspired fans draw on this rich visual vocabulary. The Yatomi's design captures the tonal qualities associated with traditional uchiwa that have lived through decades of summer use.

Built with a bamboo wood frame and handcrafted construction, the fan measures 13x24cm — the classic uchiwa proportions. The vintage-inspired surface design captures the softer color palette typical of aged pieces, while the bamboo construction provides the traditional feel that defines traditional Japanese flat fans.

The Yatomi works beautifully for vintage-themed photography, period events, cultural celebrations, or as a distinctive everyday summer accessory. It also serves as a charming decorative piece when displayed in Japanese-inspired or vintage-leaning interiors. A thoughtful gift for collectors or anyone drawn to antique Japanese aesthetics.

• Traditional flat fan (uchiwa) design
• Bamboo wood structure
• Handcrafted construction
• Dimensions: 13 x 24 cm
• Functional accessory and decorative piece