Vintage Handwoven Bamboo & Painted Wood Decorative Fan Wall Accent

Celebrate old-world craftsmanship with this striking vintage handwoven bamboo fan featuring a delicately pierced body, sculptural leaf-like silhouette, and hand-painted wooden handle. An artful marriage of functionality and design, fans of this type were traditionally used across Asia for cooling and ceremonial purposes, prized as symbols of refinement, femininity, and high social status.

The intricate herringbone woven pattern and natural golden hues showcase the artisanal skill involved, while the lacquered handle—decorated with floral chinoiserie-style motifs—adds a rich, decorative touch. Today, these fans have become highly sought-after by interior designers as sculptural boho, coastal, and Japandi wall décor.

Styling Notes:

Hang solo as unique wall art in a gallery wall, powder room, or sunroom

Style above a console with rattan, bamboo or travertine accents for a layered global chic look

Use as a textural accent in an open shelf vignette, or lean casually against a stack of art books for effortless eclecticism

Details:
Origin: Likely Asian export, mid-20th century
Materials: Natural bamboo reed, hand-painted wood
Style keywords: chinoiserie, tropical décor, coastal grandmother, bohemian, wabi-sabi

Colors: Natural straw, rust, black, muted floral

Dimensions: 5.75" Wide, 12.5" Tall, .5" Deep
Condition: Very good vintage condition with gentle wear to paint on handle appropriate to age

History:
Handheld fans date back centuries and were used throughout China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia not only to cool but also in dance, theatre, and as status symbols. Woven palm and bamboo fans like this gained popularity in Western interiors during the late 19th and 20th centuries, especially during the height of the Orientalist and Art Deco movements when exotic décor became a hallmark of elegance.