Catalog of Patterns: Structural Patterns / Arm Motion with Fan

Moving to the Left Hand (ōgi hidari e)

Fan motion helps accentuate arm motion. There are various ways of holding the fan, which involve performing various motions. For a Left hand hold (ōgi hidari e), the performer holds the fan in the left hand, grasping it in its middle.

This pattern often marks the end of a section in a dance.