Description
This green abstract hand fan is made from recycled paper on a frame of bamboo, and it brings a cheerful bit of pattern to warm days. The pleated paper leaf is a deep green, printed with a row of rounded blue shapes, each set on a short pale green stem, so the open fan reads like a line of stylised blooms. The ribs are pale natural bamboo, finished with small pierced dots near the top, and the fan opens to 35cm across and 21cm long, a comfortable size to hold in one hand.
At just 22 grams it is an easy thing to keep in a handbag, beach bag or travel bag, ready for a hot train, a stuffy waiting room or a long afternoon in the sun. We find it as useful on holiday as it is on a summer commute, and the green and blue print sits happily alongside linen, denim and bright summer colours. Whenever the weather turns warm, it is a simple, pretty way to keep cool without batteries or plugs.
The leaf is recycled paper, folded into crisp, even pleats, and the ribs are bamboo, gathered together at the base so the fan closes into a slim bundle. To open it, carefully spread the outer bamboo ribs apart, following the direction of the paper folds, and close it the same way so the pleats keep their shape. Paper and water do not mix, so keep it dry and simply dust it with a soft dry cloth when it needs it. Closed, it slips easily into a bag, and it makes a cheerful little gift on its own or tucked in alongside a summer present.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Colour |
Green |
| Material |
Recycled paper & bamboo |
| Length |
21cm |
| Width |
35cm |
| Height |
2.8cm |
| Weight |
0.022KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the fan when it is open?
It opens to 35cm across and 21cm long, a comfortable size to hold in one hand and wide enough to move a good breeze.
What is the hand fan made from?
The pleated leaf is recycled paper and the ribs are natural bamboo, which keeps the whole fan light at just 22 grams.
How do I open it without damaging it?
Carefully spread the outer bamboo ribs apart, following the direction of the paper folds, and close it the same way so the pleats stay neat.
What colours are in the design?
The paper is a deep green printed with rounded blue shapes on short pale green stems, set on pale natural bamboo ribs.
How should I look after a paper fan?
As it is paper, keep it dry and away from spills, and dust it gently with a soft dry cloth whenever it needs it.
Is it easy to carry when travelling?
Yes, it weighs just 22 grams and closes into a slim bundle, so it slips easily into a handbag, beach bag or travel bag.