Chinese Silk Damask and Bamboo Folding Fan
€49.99
Chinese folding fan in silk damask and bamboo, from the Han dynasty artisan tradition. Lustrous fabric with shifting reflections. A complete gift — no additional packaging needed.
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Description
Some gifts arrive already complete. No extra box to find, no packaging to improvise. The silk damask and bamboo Chinese fan is one of them: it presents itself, carries its history in its materials, and needs no explanation.
The Chinese folding fan is documented as early as the Han dynasty. It was the Tang and Song dynasties that elevated it to an object of prestige: calligraphers spread their finest ink across its surface, painters composed landscapes on an expanse the size of an open palm. The fan was not an accessory. It was the most intimate surface art could occupy.
This fan is made from silk damask stretched over a frame of mature bamboo. Damask is a closely woven fabric: its structure catches light differently on each face, producing a changing luster depending on the angle. The bamboo is selected for flexibility and humidity resistance. It ages without warping.
Architecture
The frame is composed of bamboo slats, each fold following precise geometry that allows the fan to open to a full arc without resistance. The fabric is fixed taut across this frame to maintain a flat surface at full opening. The weight is minimal. The balance between fabric tension and slat rigidity is where the craft lives.
In any airport boutique or Asian gift shop, a comparable fan sells for €80-120. It gives itself without context. It speaks for itself. It is made in central China, in direct continuity with a textile tradition spanning a thousand years.
Details
- Material: silk damask and mature bamboo
- Weave: tight structure, shifting luster depending on angle
- Frame: selected bamboo, humidity resistant
- Use: gift, decoration, everyday use
- Origin: central China
Additional information
| Design | Cherry blossom on black silk, Midnight blue — white cherry blossom and butterfly, Black and grey — pink cherry blossom gradient, Cobalt blue — bicolor cherry blossom and butterfly, Navy — spring bouquet and butterflies, Chinese ink — plum blossom and bamboo, Porcelain white — blue floral motifs, Rose lavender — cherry blossom and butterfly, Grey and ivory — white peony ink wash, Rose and ash — falling cherry blossom petals, Antique rose — red plum blossom and calligraphy, Azure — watercolor cherry blossom and butterfly, Ink grey — bamboo and dragonfly, Pale sky — cherry blossoms in full bloom, Peach — plum blossom and butterfly, Lavender — cascading cherry blossom, Sky blue — spring landscape and calligraphy, Ivory — wisteria and butterfly ink wash, Rose and sage — two-season cherry blossom |
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