Japanese Black Fan 'Tsukiyo

Japanese Black Fan 'Tsukiyo' — Minimalist Dark Sensu Folding Fan

Black (kuro) holds a refined place in Japanese aesthetics. Unlike the brighter colors associated with celebration and festival, black in Japanese design signals formality, sophistication, and quiet strength. Black kimono appear in funerary contexts but also in formal tea ceremony wear; black lacquerware (urushi) represents some of Japan's most refined craft tradition; black ink is the foundation of calligraphy and sumi-e painting.

The Tsukiyo ('moonlit night') black fan channels this sophisticated Japanese darkness. Black sensu have historically been associated with refined urban culture — the kind of fan carried by merchants, scholars, and later by writers of the Meiji period who saw themselves as participants in sophisticated modern Japanese culture. The Tsukiyo carries that quiet urbane energy.

Built with a wood structure and handcrafted construction, the fan measures 21cm high by 38cm wide when opened. The black design gives the fan a striking visual quality — both when opened in motion and when folded closed. The wooden framework provides the feel of traditional Japanese sensu craft.

The Tsukiyo works beautifully for formal occasions, evening events, contemporary interiors that welcome bold minimalist statements, or as a refined everyday summer accessory. It also serves as a dramatic decorative piece when displayed open. A thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese minimalism or monochromatic design.

• Traditional folding fan (sensu) design
• Wood frame structure
• Handcrafted construction
• Dimensions: 21 cm high x 38 cm wide (open)
• Striking black minimalist design