The structure is, the bundles of bamboo plurality of elongated, and is fixed at one point.
Folding when not in use,opens when you are ready to use them.
It has the use of the lot.
Sensu was used for rituals and gifts, as well as an instrument of communication.
The main use of the Sensu in Japan, as follows.
- Send the wind ~ Using the original.
- hide the mouth ~ When you laugh,show no teeth.(as a courtesy)
- Gift-giving ~ During the Edo period, there was a custom to give familiar person to white Sensu.
- Used in entertainment ~ Imitate various things.For example, umbrellas, cups, chopsticks, sword, and kicell.
- Play ~ It is used to play that throw to target.
- Japanese chess Shougi ~ Player has it.
- Support ~ Shaking it as support of the sport.
- Ornamental ~ Sensu that painting was drawn is beautiful.
- Fashion ~ Sensu goes well in kimono.
Sensu is popular among foreigners tourists.
You will not struggle to find a Sensu in Japan.
For example, it is available at department stores and Asakusa.
