Ibasen - Japanese Zodiac Fan - Boar

ZODIAC FAN FROM JAPAN

Year of the Boar - 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

Traits associated with the year of the boar/pig are honesty, intelligence and love. They also enjoy a good meal and luxuriate in many indulgences.

These handmade Junishi fans represent the animals of the Japanese zodiac. These emblematic figures are stretched to fill the surface of the fan, creating a play of appearance and deformation. The use of gold ink links the drawings together to create an amusing and magical bestiary.

Design by Jacques Averna

Jacques Averna lives in Paris and designs objects and spaces. He offers creative solutions that combine low-tech, playfulness, and sustainability. He sees objects and spaces as signs that need to be made accessible for understanding and use. His work has been exhibited internationally and he won several awards.

Made by hand in Japan