This is a folding fan (suehiro) for tea ceremony practice, tea gatherings, and to be tucked into the obi of a kimono. It is a standard size of 6 sun (approximately 18.2cm) and can be used by both men and women at tea ceremonies unless otherwise specified. Used only once for a short time, tucked into an obi. There are no noticeable scratches, and it is in overall beautiful condition, considered to be in "Excellent" condition. The fan ribs are made of a sooty bamboo-like material with a simple and calm texture. The fan surface features a silver base with a light green color, depicting auspicious patterns, and elegant depictions of wildflowers and gold-colored flowers. It has a modest yet refined elegance, making it suitable for practice as well as for formal tea ceremonies. ---------------------------------------------------- ■Material/Color: Bamboo (sooty bamboo style), Paper (Surface: Silver / Back: White) ■Design (Surface): Silver base with light green and some gold patterns ■Size: Length 18.2cm (6 sun) x Thickness when folded 1cm ■Accessories: Paper bag (washi paper) ■Weight: 14g (including paper bag) ■Purchased from a fan specialty store in Kyoto. ---------------------------------------------------- 〈Reference: When tucking into the obi〉 Sooty bamboo-style fans, with their natural and simple beauty and calm style, can be widely matched, from everyday fashionable wear to slightly formal tea ceremonies. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy kimonos with a touch of "iki" (chic). 【Kimono Grades that Match Sooty Bamboo Fans】 Because of its characteristic calm colors that make the most of the texture, it goes well with the following kimonos. 【Everyday Wear/Casual】 ・Yukata, Komon, Tsumugi 【Semi-Formal/Fashionable Wear】 ・Edo Komon (such as Same Komon), Iromuji (one crest is worn for tea ceremony practice and slightly formal parties), Tsukesage/Homongi (modest ones) 【Kimonos that do not match (Formal Wear)】 For formal occasions such as weddings, black tomesode, irotomesode, and furisode, fans with gold and silver foil are used. -- If you have any questions about shipping or anything else, please feel free to contact us!