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Fan brand②”Hoaqaken

Hojakaken is a specialized workshop of folding fans in Aoyama, Tokyo, established by a craftsman of Kamie (Japanese traditional paintings). The brand’s original fan is the ” Rokujuken silk fan ” that was originally developed by the company. This unique fan, made of 60 bamboo (bones) including the parent bones on both sides and 100% silk, represents the ideal form of a family, with the parent bones as the parents and the middle bones as the children, which means “abundant (rich). The character for “保” is also placed at the center of the fan, as it means that the family is united by a keystone (bond), even though the direction of each person’s life may vary, just like the shape of the fan. The 60-kan silk fan of Hoakaken, also called “Takou-sen,” is not only beautiful to look at, but also has functional beauty such as smooth opening and closing, and the bending of the bamboo allows the wearer to enjoy a luxurious breeze.

Hoaeken “Tako fan

Here is a “Tako fan” known as a representative work of Hoakaken. The light blue silk on the navy blue dyed bamboo frame creates a gradation that is full of emotion, and the carved work on the bamboo frame gives it a luxurious appearance. It is sure to please as a gift, so please check it out.

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Hoaeken “Dragonfly on bamboo, navy blue

This item has a tasteful design of bamboo and dragonflies with white paper cutouts pasted on a base of navy blue Japanese paper. With a pattern like this, you would be tempted to match it with a kimono or yukata, but the chic coloring makes it a good match for any outfit. The affordable price is set among the brand’s products, making it easy to afford.

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Hoaqaeken “Slim & Short type

For those who are looking for something small and easy to carry, we recommend this one. The standard model is 225mm, but this one is 185mm, 40mm more compact, and can easily fit in a clutch bag or inside a jacket pocket. The color of the cute size is austere and gives a mature impression, which is also favorable.

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