Ibasen, a Tokyo fan brand established in 1590, specializes in Uchiwa fans made from washi and bamboo. Historically linked to the Edo shogunate, its evolution includes contributions from 18th-century Ukiyo-e artists like Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Toyokuni. The latest Junishi Japanese zodiac series by Jacques Averna, featuring gold ink embellished zodiac animals, merges tradition with a modern twist.
