Ibasen - Japanese Zodiac Fan - Ox

ZODIAC FAN FROM JAPAN

Year of the Ox - 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Traits associated with the year of the ox are being kind, conservative as well as benevolent and patient.

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 won several awards.

Made by hand in Japan