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Nine in ten Japanese fans; handle and ribs are split from a single length of bamboo.
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Marugame uchiwa are fans made in Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture. Their origins are said to have three roots. In the Edo period, uchiwa became widespread among ordinary people and were used in many situations of daily life as everyday tools, for cooling, cooking, dressing and fashion, and for chasing fireflies and insects. For mass production, uchiwa production areas were formed throughout Japan. It is handed down that it was devised in 1633 (Kan'ei 10) by Yugen, the head priest of Konkoin, the betto of Kotohira Daigongen.
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Founded / opened：1600s Highlights / collection：Handle and ribs from a single bamboo, 90% of the domestic share Genre：Crafts and ceramics
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