Geisha Fan Japanese Greetings Card

✦ Why We Love It

She stands still beneath the cherry blossoms — and somehow, the whole world quiets.

This is not a card you'll throw away. The Geisha Fan Japanese Greetings Card arrives in the shape of a traditional Japanese uchiwa fan — round, gold-edged, and utterly beautiful. At its heart is a hand-illustrated geisha, serene beneath a cascade of pale pink cherry blossoms, parasol tilted gently against a soft grey sky. She wears a deep plum-purple kimono with a floral rose-pink collar, her hair adorned with crimson and gold kanzashi ornaments. The fan is finished with a black lacquered handle and a red tassel cord — a detail that feels considered, not decorative.

Write your message on the reverse, and it becomes a greetings card unlike anything else on the shelf.

✦ The Meaning Behind the Geisha Fan

芸者団扇 — Geisha Uchiwa

The uchiwa (団扇) is one of Japan's oldest fan forms — round, rigid, and deeply symbolic. Unlike the folding sensu, the uchiwa was carried by geisha during festivals and ceremonies, a mark of poise and cultural mastery. The cherry blossom (sakura) surrounding her is Japan's most beloved symbol: the beauty of things that are fleeting, precious, and worth pausing for. To give this card is to offer a moment of that stillness to someone you care about.

✦ What's Included

• Geisha fan greetings card — uchiwa style (芸者団扇カード)
• Washi-style paper backing sheet
• Japanese mon (family crest) sticker sheet — four traditional crests in red and blue
• Red tassel cord attached to black lacquered handle

✦ Why Shop With Tokyo Gallery?

• Sourced directly from Japan — authentic, not imitation
• Free gift wrapping available
• Trusted by customers across the UK and worldwide
• Every piece chosen with care and pride

✦ Perfect For

A birthday, a thank you, a thinking-of-you — or simply for someone who finds beauty in the details. Perfect for Japanese culture lovers, kimono enthusiasts, cherry blossom fans, and anyone who deserves a card that feels like a gift in itself.

桜のように、ひとときを大切に。— "Like cherry blossoms, treasure each fleeting moment."

✦ Product Details

• Made in Japan
• Uchiwa (round) fan shape with black lacquered handle and red tassel cord
• Write your message on the reverse
• Includes washi backing sheet and Japanese mon sticker sheet
• Handle with care — wipe gently with a dry cloth

Size & Details

• Height: 17.5cm / 7 inches (including handle)
• Width: 11.5cm / 4.5 inches

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Some cards say hello. This one says something more.
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