{"product_id":"woven-hand-fan-kplorm-yellow-teal-orange","title":"Woven Hand Fan: KPLORM Yellow, Teal \u0026 Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese colourful handwoven fans certainly come in handy in their hot, Ghanaian motherland, but they’ll also deliver a refreshing splash of West African colour to the walls of your home. This \u003cem\u003eKPLORM \u003c\/em\u003edesign is an abstract mix of yellow, teal and orange, bound to bring a touch of ethical charm and cheer to any room!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose something totally unique for yourself or a loved one, these brightly patterned, handwoven Bolga fans are all strikingly different, so you’ll be taking home - and protecting - a piece of African culture when you purchase one. Other designs include \u003cem\u003eDOKODOKO \u003c\/em\u003e(orange, maroon \u0026amp; black), LMO\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(green, purple \u0026amp; black), and\u003cem\u003e NKURUMAH \u003c\/em\u003e(yellow, aqua \u0026amp; red). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis decorative fan was carefully handwoven by a member of a basket weaving group, using techniques passed down through the generations. The majority of the weavers who create woven fans are men, having been taught the traditional craft of basket weaving from their own mothers and fathers. Most of these men work in agriculture, but the dry seasons make farming increasingly difficult and unpredictable. Basket weaving brings these people the opportunity to earn a flexible second income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePitt Rivers Museum's \u003c\/strong\u003emission to build relationships with the most talented weavers across Africa means they are happy to be offering more work to these artisans, as their Ghanaian collection expands to include these incredible handwoven fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo care for your fan: spot clean with water, reshape by spraying with cold water and mould with hands, dry out thoroughly. Colours may fade in direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is an online exclusive offering and not available to purchase at the museum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pitt Rivers Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63803101413753,"sku":"ASI-6142","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7566\/5197\/files\/KPLORM_Peongo_Fan.jpg?v=1781877883","url":"https:\/\/shop.ashmolean.org\/products\/woven-hand-fan-kplorm-yellow-teal-orange","provider":"Ashmolean Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}