Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Hakuoshi Leaf Stamping Artisan Works to Infuse Japanese Soul in His Kyo-sensu Folding Fans

KYOTO — Yasuto Yonehara uses a pair of bamboo chopsticks to lift dark haku leaves and place them on the surface of a folding fan coated with glue. He also carves fine lines into sheets of gold leaf, which are light enough to be blown away, using a bamboo knife he made himself.