The ones commonly used in Japan when I lived there a 25-or-so years ago, weren't paper. There were many kinds, styles, qualities and makes at the (say, Seibu) d

The ones commonly used in Japan when I lived there a 25-or-so years ago, weren't paper. There were many kinds, styles, qualities and makes at the (say, Seibu) department store. During the festivals in July/August (Obon), a lot of fans being used were a lot more like this: - http://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Handheld-Folding-Blossoms-Cascade/dp/B0018GFK1Y That may have changed. When the mama-san of our local izakaya (a sort of "pub") came back from holiday in China (or was it Thailand?), she brought back some of this type of sandal-wood deal as souvenirs: - http://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-Chinese-Sandalwood-Scented-Openwork/dp/B003Y79034 I'm guessing that this is probably what is being referred to in the article? N.B. I'm only using the Amazon product links as exemplars. I do not intend to implicate the retailer (Amazon, here), the manufacturer or the products in my adventures of mis-remembering.