Japanese Round Flowered Fan 'Nisshin

Japanese Round Flowered Fan 'Nisshin' — Floral Uchiwa Flat Fan

Floral designs on uchiwa fans have a long tradition in Japanese summer culture. The flat fan surface provides an ideal canvas for botanical imagery, with enough space for detailed flower depictions while remaining compact enough for daily handheld use. Historically, floral uchiwa were particularly popular with women, who matched their fan's flower design to the season or their kimono choice.

The name Nisshin — meaning 'daily progress' in Japanese — speaks to the uchiwa's role as part of everyday life. Unlike more formal ceremonial fans, uchiwa were designed to accompany the daily movements of summer: walking through a garden, sitting beside an open window, attending a festival. The floral design makes the daily practice a little more aesthetically considered.

Built with a bamboo wood structure and handcrafted construction, the Nisshin measures 13x24cm — the classic compact uchiwa proportions. The bamboo handle extends from the fan's frame for comfortable grip, while the floral surface design brings seasonal character to each opened view of the fan.

The Nisshin works beautifully for garden parties, summer weddings, festival use, or as a distinctive everyday accessory. It also serves as a beautiful decorative piece when displayed in Japanese-inspired interiors or hung in traditional fan-display fashion. A thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese floral tradition or classical uchiwa craft.

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