Boshu Uchiwa "SPIDER WEB"

DZM-001 Boshu Uchiwa "SPIDER WEB"

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We tried making a traditional craft, a Boshu fan, using the textile from the Hawaiian shirt "Spider Web."

Boshu Uchiwa is a traditional craft from Boshu, located at the southernmost tip of Chiba Prefecture. A single bamboo stalk is split into small pieces, spread open, and then covered with washi paper or fabric to create a fan. This method of production has been passed down since the Edo period, and it is famous as one of Japan's three great fans, alongside Kyo Uchiwa and Marugame Uchiwa. It is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, with 21 steps all done by hand.

This time, instead of using the usual washi paper, we used fabric, especially the slippery rayon Fujiet. Combined with the coolness of the bamboo, it has a very cool appearance.

To prove that it is an original, the brand name is stamped in red on the back of the Japanese paper.

Furthermore, the "edge" that goes around the entire bag and the "thread" that holds the window in place were also custom-made to match the color of the fabric, making this a truly unique traditional craft item.

In this day and age when cheap plastic products are everywhere, why not try something that reflects the spirit of artisans, made using methods that have been passed down since the Edo period?

What's more, this fan is rare in that it can be matched with your shirt.