These delicate objects have been manufactured for hundreds of years as an efficient way to cool the body. Equally, the simple action of opening a fan (known as sensu) has been used to convey grace or elegance or to dramatic effect by kabuki actors. Through this experience you will learn about the 88 formal processes in making a fan, from building the basic structure to applying the paper or fabric, to hand-painting and final assembly. This will take place in the workshop of one of Kyoto’s oldest fan makers, a 300-year-old family business.