These fans are hand made by artisans in Colombia using a manufacture technique that belongs to the Colombian tradition: weaving with iraca. Read the story..
This natural fiber comes from the iraca palm, a plant whose leaves are collected and boiled to obtain fine strips, normally used to weave hats, baskets and other handicrafts. The weaving process requires a lot of dedication and expert hands that result in this beautiful handicraft that will help you in the hottest days.