Vietnamese Handfan RED0005

This hand-marbled paper fan features a double-sided design. Each fan is a one-of-a-kind artwork created using marbling, a centuries-old artistic technique in which colors are floated on water and transferred onto paper by hand.

Created by Nhu Pham Art on premium 120gsm textured fine art paper and paired with bamboo ribs from Chàng Sơn Fan Village, Vietnam. A protective coating helps preserve the depth and vibrancy of the marbled patterns while offering light resistance to moisture and dust.

Each fan comes with a Certificate of Originality.

P/S: Every design is created by hand on water. No machine printing.

Size 18cm

(in length when folded)

Materials

• Original hand-marbled paper

• Premium 120gsm textured fine art paper

• Bamboo ribs from Chàng Sơn Fan Village

• Protective gloss or matte coating

Care Instructions

• Store in a dry place

• Clean gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth

• Avoid impact and dropping

• Do not use chemicals or scrub the surface
  

Product Characteristics

Crafted with traditional bamboo ribs and coated papers, the fan may feel slightly firm at first. This natural characteristic helps provide greater stability and durability over time. With regular use, the areas where the bamboo ribs come into contact with the hand will gradually become smoother while maintaining the fan’s structural strength.

Warranty & Returns

Complimentary lifetime repair for adhesive failures under normal use.

For other types of damage, repair and restoration services may be available for a reasonable fee depending on the condition of the piece.

Returns or exchanges are accepted only for defective or incorrect items reported within 7 days of delivery.

A creation by Nhu Pham Art

Handmade in Saigon, Vietnam

About the Marbling

Marbling is a centuries-old art form believed to have originated in Asia in the 12th century. For instance, in Japan, it is known as Suminagashi (“floating ink”), where artists used black ink, fine brushes, and breath to guide delicate patterns across water, creating decorative backgrounds for paintings, documents, books, and wallpapers. As marbling spread across continents, it evolved into new forms and uses. In the 15th century, the Persians used marbling to protect important legal documents, as any alteration would leave visible traces in the pattern. By the 16th and 17th centuries, the art flourished in Turkey under the name Ebru, where artisans employed brushes, awls, and combs with vibrant pigments to create intricate designs. From Turkey, marbling reached Western countries, where it became closely associated with bookbinding and the decoration of book edges and endpapers. The technique remained largely within artisan circles until the publication of Charles Woolnough’s The Art of Marbling in 1853, which helped introduce marbling to a wider audience. Today, pigments are still floated on water and transformed into flowing patterns before being transferred onto paper, creating organic details that cannot be replicated by printing or digital methods. Each marbled sheet created by Nhu Pham Art is individually handmade, making every fan truly unique.