Hinaga Uchiwa found during a thorough cleaning of my parents' house. It seems to be a gift from several decades ago, but the exact age is unknown. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please understand that it has been stored for a long time. ■Size 35cm x 28cm (fan surface size) 42cm including the handle Please note that there may be slight variations due to amateur measurements. ■What is Hinaga Uchiwa? ※ Information from a web search. It is a traditional "paperless" fan (uchiwa) made in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. ✅ Features * Made by weaving bamboo directly without using paper → The bamboo frame is fine, and the beautiful mesh pattern is visible. * Very light, flexible, and durable → It is well-ventilated, yet it can send a strong breeze. * Durable for everyday use → It is said that "Hinaga" also means "can be used for a long time on a daily basis." * A tradition of over 100 years → A specialty of Yokkaichi, it is sometimes written as "Hinaga Uchiwa." ✅ What's so great about it? * The bamboo is split into thin strips one by one and woven by hand, giving it a beautiful lace-like appearance. * It is well-ventilated and resistant to moisture because there is no paper. * It is praised for its soft and comfortable breeze when fanned. ✅ How it is used * As a practical item to cool off in the summer * As an item in inns and Japanese-style stores * Many people also display it as interior decoration