Woven Fans

Our hand woven African hand fans bring together function, character and traditional craftsmanship. Designed to be both practical and expressive, each fan is made to keep you cool while celebrating the artistry of West African weaving.

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Bolga woven fans are handmade in and around Bolgatanga in northern Ghana, using sustainably sourced elephant grass that grows in the surrounding flood plains. The grass is locally harvested, hand-dyed with non-toxic dyes, and woven into a flexible yet sturdy fan shape.

The result is a lightweight, functional fan that can be held in the hand, or sit pretty hanging on a wall.

The woven fans are available with upcycled leather handles, while the vegan alternatives are leather-free.

Every fan is woven by hand, supporting long-standing weaving traditions and providing ongoing, fair work for local weaving families.

Bolga woven fans are made from elephant grass and have a firm, structured form. They hold their shape and have a sculptural quality, which suits them to being held in the hand or hung on the wall.


Fabric fans are handmade from African cotton print fabric and finished with an upcycled leather handle and clasp.

The cotton is sourced locally in Ghana and valued for its strength and quality. These fans have a softer construction and fold flat, making them easy to carry or store, while also being kept on display around the home.

Both styles are handmade in Ghana using locally sourced materials. The difference comes down to material and structure: woven fans keep their shape, while fabric fans are flexible and fold away.

Alongside woven fans, a few other pieces are often chosen specifically for wall display.

Woven platters are hung for their shape and graphic weave, either on their own or in a grouped arrangement.

Handwoven hats move easily between being worn and living on the wall as part of the space.

Woven fans are packed to help maintain their shape in transit and are shipped from Australia.
Shipping costs and delivery timeframes are calculated at checkout based on your location and order size.
We offer free shipping Australia-wide for orders over $90.
Full details are available on our shipping page.

Handwoven Bolga fan with colourful woven pattern, held outdoors beside a table