Shibu Uchiwa Shomaru von Kurikawa Shoten Taseigama and the small pot and

and the small pot and lid of this design are indeed reminiscent of two round stones stacked on top of each other

Dimensions: 8 x 7

a traditional Japanese candle manufacturer

the family's first textile factory opened in 1917

Shibu Uchiwa Shomaru von Kurikawa Shoten Taseigama and the small pot andThe Shibu Uchiwa Shomaru from Kurikawa Shoten is a hand crafted fan made in Kutami City, one of Japans three historic centers of Uchiwa production. The tradition dates back to 1600, when a monk introduced the craft from the famous fan making city of Marugame to Kutami. The fine washi paper is coated with persimmon tannin, a natural treatment that strengthens the paper, protects it from insects, and develops a warm patina over time. This fan is also