Hapjukseon White Folding Fan by Kim Dong-sik — Jeonju Fan Master

A hapjukseon — the Jeonju folding fan in which every rib is made by laminating two thin layers of bamboo — by Kim Dong-sik, National Intangible Heritage holder for fan making (Seonjajang) and the fourth generation of his family in the craft.

Jeonju fans were once tribute goods sent to the Joseon court. A hapjukseon takes weeks and dozens of steps: bamboo split, shaved and glued back-to-back so each of the forty ribs is both thin and strong, then covered in hand-made hanji mulberry paper. Opened, it spans about 54 cm and closes with a soft, exact snap.

Details

• Maker: Kim Dong-sik (김동식), Jeonju · National Intangible Heritage holder, Seonjajang
• Materials: Bamboo (40 ribs), hanji paper, hardwood handle (your choice)
• Size: approx. 30 cm closed · approx. 30 × 54 cm open

Please read before ordering

• If not in stock, made to order in about 4 weeks. Expect 5–7 weeks to delivery; you may cancel for a full refund until work begins.
• Handle woods are jujube, birch or zelkova — no ebony, ivory or tortoiseshell.
• Ships from New Jersey. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured.