{"product_id":"handmade-brooch-by-marugame-fan","title":"Handmade Marugame Fan Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese brooches are from Marugame in Kagawa, and were inspired by the fans traditionally made in the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is made individually by hand, with natural materials similar to full size fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir patterns evoke Japanese summer, and traditional aesthetics.  They are completed with a handmade process on both surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiniature pieces of art, the brooches contain a cool beauty to pair with the hottest of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Length 4.5 cm x Width 2.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Marugame Fan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the coast facing the Japan inland sea, the region of Marugame in Kagawa has a tradition in fans. The precise origins are difficult to trace, but it is thought that by the early Edo period (early 17th century), a small industry was in place. Some place the precise moment that a connection was made to a gift of a fan given by a visiting monk from Kyushu, but in truth, the situation is obscure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing bamboo from the neighbouring Iyo region (modern Ehime), and paper from Tosa (current Kochi), the fans had an association with local materials from the very beginning. A lineage of craftspeople were supported by the feudal authorities, and this tradition for individual fan makers continues today. In all there are 47 separate handmade processes involved in making a Marugame fan, and at least 16 different styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marugame fan cooperative, maintains a register of craftspeople of particular fan making prowess, and are working hard to encourage a new generation.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wagumi","offers":[{"title":"Cats","offer_id":55631834120568,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Fish","offer_id":55631834153336,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seigaiha Wave","offer_id":55631834186104,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Flowers","offer_id":55631834218872,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lilac Flowers","offer_id":55631834251640,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1457\/9110\/files\/Brooch1_1ad80407-7725-4e8c-8aeb-2632a23bfbc6.jpg?v=1786729442","url":"https:\/\/wagumi-j.com\/products\/handmade-brooch-by-marugame-fan","provider":"wagumi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}