Gunbai, meaning “military-apportioned fan”, was a specialized form of fan used by high-ranking samurai officers in old Japan to communicate commands to their troops. They could also shield the officer from the sun, or arrows.
There are 54 Genji-mon geometrical design patterns, which originally symbolized the combination of fragrances in the Genjiko game. The summer design shows a genji-mon with a morning glory. There is a story behind this design.
"Fabric name" (e.g. Uchikake- gold, Monmuji - white) means there will outline only "Fabric name - With color" means there will be colors inside of the motifs "Fabric name - Dyed" means there will be background dye. *You are required to select the Fabric color "Fabric name - Dyed - With color" means it will have both background dye and colors inside of the motifs. *You are required to select the Fabric colorPlease note that the color thread list is suggested and subject to change until the end of the classThe listed colors are for both the pink rose and the blue rose (inspired by the blue poppy). You can use a single set of colors or multiple sets. Or use the color of your choice
Design for stitching.Design dimensions: L10" x W14" Recommended fabric: Shioze - Dyed Fabric length: 15" Included: Design paper, Color picture, Protective paper, Box chart, Lacing thread. Not included:Mouting fabric, Thread set, etc
Spring design shows a Genji-mon with butterflies. The butterfly is considered to be a symbol of “the revival”
In Japan, it is used as the symbol of the incarnation of immortality, the immortality of a samurai.
This design is not so serious. It shows the return of spring and butterflies playing around the mon.
