Product information

Khu Khu are proud to bring you a variety of hand-fans so we can provide something for all events and occasions. All hand-fans are 100% handmade in Spain. 

The Wood

The main way one can distinguish a fine hand-fan from any other, is by the wood.

Khu Khu only use wood sticks that have been made here in Spain. Through a fascinating artisan process, a fine set of intricate sticks are created from a simple block of wood. 

We use a variety of woods. Sipo, beech, birch, kotibe, danta and mongoy are the most commonly used and are chosen for their colour, tone and finish. All hand-fans are stamped with the AEA seal from the association of artisan fan-makers in Spain. The woods are obtained responsibly with certification from the FSC and PEFC. We do not use imported woods. 

The Fabric

The Khu Khu prints have been designed exclusively for the collections using various different disciplines including photography, painting, illustration and digital design. They are either printed digitally or screen-printed by hand onto high grade cotton.

The fabrics are then mounted onto the wooden sticks in another highly artisanal practise which involves moulding the fabric to shape, gluing and cutting. 

 

 **To see images and videos of the entire process from wood block to finished fan, please see our blog entry Tradition x Modernity : The makings of a Khu Khu fan.

The Detailing 

All our hand-fans have the logo engraved or embossed on both end sticks.

We also paint the edge of the fan fabric for an elegant touch which also increases the longevity of the fan.  

The bespoke Khu Khu loop is a neat addition to our hand-fans and provides a discreet way to hang a wide variety of pendants. From sparkly tassels to leather cactuses, we love to add a unique and collection appropriate decoration to many of our hand-fans. 

Wear and Care

So now you have your super special hand-fan, how should you clean it?

All wood hand-fans need very little maintenance but the end sticks can be wiped with a very slightly damp cloth.

Store your fans away from direct or indirect sunlight to avoid fading the luminosity of the fabric prints.