Vintage 1960s Non-Folding Paper/Bamboo Japanese Geisha Fan Doubles As A Postcard

Description

Japanese non-folding uchiwa fan in paper and bamboo with tea beauty motif, OCHA BIJIN, 26 cm height.
Paper fan with bamboo handle
Geisha print with Japanese script
Height – 26 cm (10.24 in.)
Width – 17.5cm (6.89 in.)
Uchiwa (団 扇) designates a fan of oval, round or square shape, with a fixed handle, so it is not foldable. It has been around for a very long time in Japan.
The uchiwa is a summer accessory but can be found in all situations and all categories. It is not uncommon to receive plastic advertising uchiwa, distributed free of charge in the streets. There are some, simply covered with white paper, to decorate yourself. It even became a collector's accessory.
Ships USPS Ground Advantage.