Heian-Era Akomeogi Fan-Pouch

Back in the Heian period (794-1185), when Kyoto became capital of Japan and the imperial court chic was at its height, the ladies of the aristocracy would use a special fan called an akomeogi (meaning a fan made of hinoki cypress) to hide their faces for reasons of decorum, and to use as a tray for carryig things or as a notepad to take notes on the various events held at the court. The Heian-Era Akomeogi Fan-Pouch takes that practicality one step further, making it a small but very handy accessory bag!

In all fairness, though, it isn't that small: at about 20 x 32 x 2 cm (7.9 x 12.6 x 0.8"), it's the size of a Heian court fan but those 2 cm (0.8") of thickness give it enough room to hold a lot of your small everyday things like your phone, earbuds, or lipstick. Sturdier than the real fans, the Heian-Era Akomeogi Fan-Pouch is made of synthetic leather and polyester. It has a removable zippered inner pocket and even a round compact mirror so can serve as your emergency makeup toolkit!

Specs and Features:

• Closure: zipper
• Removable inner zippered mesh pocket
• Inner compact mirror
• Dimensions: approx. 20 x 32 x 2 cm (7.9 x 12.6 x 0.8")
• Materials: synthetic leather, polyester, acrylic resin
• Made to order: please allow approx. 1-2 months for shipping