About
concept
SENSE to ART
SENSE to MUSIC
SENSE to FASHION
BANANA to YELLOW
By Miyawaki Baisenan Kyoto Japan since 1823
Summer or winter, formal or casual.
So that you can hold your fan more freely, to suit any occasion and any style.
In modern times, fans are primarily used as a tool to cool down.
However, if we trace its roots, we find a history of it being something that people would want to have, even if they didn't have a fan.
The roots of the folding fan lie in the "hiougi," a folding fan made of rectangular boards bound together. Its uniquely Japanese, thin, folded shape resembles a shaku (a Japanese scepter), and it was used in special ceremonies and religious rites.
During the Heian period, it became an essential part of formal attire for aristocrats. It was an accessory that expressed dignity, and also a communication tool that carried waka poetry. Over time, it was refined as a work of art, and developed alongside the world of traditional performing arts and the tea ceremony, becoming an item that symbolizes Japanese culture.
"Banana and Yellow" looks back at the origins of this fan culture and aims to convey a new way of using fans that is suitable for modern lifestyles.
As an art piece, a tool for self-expression, and a fashion item.
Add "Bananas and Yellows" to your inventory.
SENSE to ART
Have art close to you at all times.
The traditional craftsmanship methods that Miyawaki Baisenan continues to uphold, and the fan surface is adorned with pop and avant-garde motifs. We also paid special attention to how it looks when folded, creating a completely new fan.
We want this fan to be not just a fan for fanning yourself, but a piece of art for everyday use.
It has a subtle elegance and a playful spirit, bringing out the individuality of the person who carries it.
SENSE to MUSIC
Express yourself according to your instincts.
Fans are an essential part of performing arts such as Japanese dance, Kabuki, and Rakugo. They combine a sacred image with splendor, and lift people's spirits along with music and dance.
Anyone can become an artist by not suppressing the instinct to move along to music even in everyday life.
SENSE to FASHION
For the sake of "uniqueness."
In the days when traditional Japanese clothing was mainstream, fans were used as a sign of good etiquette in formal settings, and were carried around as an accessory in casual settings, allowing people to enjoy coordinating their outfits regardless of the season.
To enjoy being yourself. To have something that is a status symbol.
This is a fashion accessory that suits modern styles, so try hiding it in your T-shirt or denim pocket, or in your suit or business bag, and enjoy it in your own unique way.
Store
BANANA to YELLOW Banana and Yellow 〒604-8073
80-3 Daikokucho, Higashi-iru, Tominokoji, Rokkaku-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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TEL 075-213-0877
Email info@banana-to-yellow.jp
Business hours: 11:00 to 18:00
Closed on Wednesdays
About Miyawaki Baisenan
Ogiya has been around since the Edo period. The first generation took over the store from Omiya Shinbei and founded it in 1823. Since then, the company has placed importance on passing on traditional culture and techniques, while also incorporating modern trends and new technologies to develop and manufacture products.
http://www.baisenan.co.jp