African Fabric Fans

Every Ti-a fan is made from premium Adinkra wax-print fabric made in Ghana, with the same bold print on both sides. Our fans are handmade in Accra, Ghana, by Emmanuel Akulugu, who has made them for Tia Woven Goods for seven years.

It’s an accordion fan that folds closed and slips into a bag, with a handle and clasp wrapped in leather and finished with detailed stitching. Open, it measures about 15 inches across. Choose from more than 40 named prints, from Bluebird Paradise and Kola Nut to Terracotta Mosaic and Midnight Tide, or choose Pick For Me. Your fan will come from the same length of cloth as the one shown, with the same spirit and subtle differences.

It’s a small, light gift for summer weddings, travel, hostess gifts and stockings. Ti-a Woven Goods is women-owned and a Fair Trade Federation member. Museum gift shops and boutiques can order fans wholesale through Faire Direct Wholesale Link.

Quick facts

• Size (approximate): 15 x 12 x 1 in open; 9 x 2 x 1 in folded
• Fabric: Premium Adinkra wax-print, made in Ghana, on both sides
• Details: Leather-wrapped handle and clasp with detailed stitching
• Made by: Emmanuel Akulugu, Accra, Ghana

FAQs

• What type of fabric do we use to make our fans? Premium Adinkra wax-print fabric made in Ghana, on both sides of every fan.
• Who makes our fabric fans? Our fans are handmade in Accra, Ghana, by Emmanuel Akulugu, who has made them for Tia Woven Goods for seven years.
• How fast do orders ship? Orders ship within 3–5 business days.
• How big is a Ti-a fan? About 15 x 12 x 1 inches open and 9 x 2 x 1 inches folded.
• Will my fan look exactly like the photo? Your fan comes from the same length of cloth as the one shown, so it will carry the same spirit with subtle differences.
• Can I order fans wholesale? Yes. Wholesale goes through Faire with a $200 order minimum, no minimum per print, and the option to choose your exact prints.