The ordinary Japanese fan has found still another use; viz., to conceal the unsightly sides of common flower-pots. Remove the rivet which holds the fan together, and in its place insert a wire long enough to reach around the pot, Fasten the fan around the base by means of the wire, spreading out the ribs of the fan so that they extend entirely around, and complete the work by fastening the extreme edges of the fan at the top.

Simple as it is, this transforms an unsightly receptacle for flowers into one more in harmony with its surroundings.