Hakuichi Co., Ltd. ~ Bringing the beauty of a genius artist to the fan surface ~ Introducing a new pattern for Kanazawa foil fans.

[Hakuichi Co., Ltd.] ~ Bringing the beauty of a genius artist to the fan surface ~ Introducing a new pattern for Kanazawa foil fans. ​
Hakuichi Co., Ltd. Press release: April 25, 2025 ~ Bringing the beauty of a genius artist to the fan surface ~ A new pattern is now available for Kanazawa foil fans. Release of a new series that conveys the aesthetic sense of Tohaku Hasegawa and Sotatsu Tawaraya Hakuichi Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, President and CEO: Tatsuya Asano) is pleased to announce two new types of fans in its series of fans using traditional Kanazawa foil, the “Sumi Series,” inspired by the techniques of Tohaku Hasegawa and Sotatsu Tawaraya, painters who have carved their names in Japanese art history. At the same time, we will also be releasing a new pattern from the “Ayami Series” with the theme of the beautiful color of gold leaf. The release date is Sunday, April 27, 2025, and it will be sold at directly managed stores in Kanazawa city and the official online shop “HAKUICHI STYLE”.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151099/8/151099-8-57bf19da7df4724dde811bcee12c35bf-2400×1601.jpg Kanazawa foil fan Sumimi Tohaku
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151099/8/151099-8-27912862abfb29f2c061447dcf7d6089-2400×1601.jpg Kanazawa foil fan Sumimi Sotatsu [Background of product development] The “Kanazawa foil fan” that Hakuichi has been proposing for many years is a craft that incorporates the expression of gold leaf in traditional Japanese art seen on folding screens and hanging scrolls onto the surface of the fan. By fusing the delicate sparkle of gold leaf with the fan, an everyday tool, we have created a new way to enjoy beauty in everyday life. All materials, such as the bamboo used for the ribs of the fan and the washi paper for the fan surface, are carefully processed in Japan, and each piece is hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151099/8/151099-8-2c9c7dc5a37e394df7b55df8e4a1bf9f-3888×2592.jpg A gold leaf craftsman making a fan This time, we pay homage to the works of Tohaku Hasegawa and Sotatsu Tawaraya, two of the leading painters of the Momoyama and early Edo periods, and have created a fan that harmonizes with ink and gold leaf. We have also added one new item, the “Ayami Series,” which focuses on the rich colors of gold leaf. [New product overview] ■Sumi series – Admire the beauty of ink painting at your fingertips Ink painting was introduced from China and developed uniquely in Japan. This style of painting, which utilizes techniques such as smudging, blurring, and fading, to imbue a monochromatic world with deep emotion, echoes the philosophy of Zen and can be said to symbolize the spirituality of Japanese art. This folding fan incorporates the beauty of ink painting and gold leaf into modern life, inspired by the techniques of two famous painters who were active from Momoyama to the early Edo period: Tohaku Hasegawa, who was nurtured in samurai culture, and Sotatsu Tawaraya, who was rooted in Kyoto’s townspeople culture. The shading of the ink and the beauty of the margins, which evoke the “stillness” and “emptiness” valued by Zen, and the sparkle of gold leaf scattered on the fan surface add a dignified gaiety to the tranquility. From the moment you pick it up, enjoy the world of beauty that deepens the more you use it. 1) Kanazawa foil fan Sumimi Tohaku
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151099/8/151099-8-caf2b19d73e7a8a24f09e3aae77fdf2a-2400×1601.jpg Tohaku Hasegawa was born in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. As seen in his masterpiece “Pine Forest Folding Screen,” his “bokashi” technique, which skillfully manipulates the shading of ink, creates a sense of calm and depth that spreads out in the margins, giving it a special presence in the history of Japanese art. This folding fan is a modern reflection of Tohaku’s expressions. A delicate gradation of ink is applied to the washi paper to create a fan surface that gives the impression of infinite depth. This “blur” is all done by hand by craftsmen. There is an ethereal beauty that can only be created by the combination of Japanese paper, ink, and skilled techniques. In addition, the discreetly scattered gold leaf gives off a subtle glow every time you fan it, adding brilliance to the quiet atmosphere. 2) Kanazawa foil folding fan Sumi Sotatsu
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151099/8/151099-8-65b3844982fbee993462859e9112acd8-2400×1601.jpg Sotatsu Tawaraya is known as the founder of the Rinpa school. Its representative technique, “Tarashikomi,” creates a unique expression on paper that combines chance and calculation by layering ink of different densities before the ink dries. The shapes and shading created by the smears of ink have a beauty that goes beyond intention. Inspired by Sotatsu’s “Tarashikomi,” this fan is created by a craftsman who uses the process of bleeding ink onto washi paper, one by one, by hand. The outline of the blur and the overlap of the ink are all different, and each one has a unique atmosphere. The gold leaf delicately scattered on the surface of the fan shimmers in response to the fluctuation of the ink, making this a masterpiece that allows the brushstrokes of Japanese painting to breathe quietly in the palm of your hand. ■Ayami Series – Enjoy the beauty of the colors of gold leaf Gold leaf is not just one color. The “gold color” of gold leaf comes in a variety of colors that have been created over a tradition of over 400 years. The colors created by mixing copper and silver when melting gold are called 4-color and 5-color, and have been used by artists and craftsmen. The “Ayami” series expresses the delicate sense of color that lives on in this gold leaf culture. 3) Kanazawa foil fan Ayami white tea shiracha
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151099/8/151099-8-ab52a788ebdadec22f48ab044a45e8be-2400×1601.jpg By layering three-tone color, champagne gold, and gold leaf of different tones, we created an elegant luster and depth. The background uses a gradation of white tea, a traditional Japanese color, which harmonizes beautifully with the color of the bamboo on the fan ribs. It is a tranquil piece that is understated yet sophisticated and gorgeous. [Details] Product name: 1) Kanazawa foil fan Sumimi Tohaku tohaku2) Kanazawa foil fan Sumibi Sotatsu3) Kanazawa foil fan Ayami white tea shiracha Size: W220 × D25 × H10mm ■Price: 16,500 yen (tax included) ■ Release date: Sunday, April 27, 2025 ■Sales: Hakuichi directly managed stores and official online shop “HAKUICHI STYLE”