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Curator: The Blue Trunk
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Palmyra work
Size: 18 w x 2 d x 18 h in / 45.7 w x 5 d x 45.7 h cm
Weight: 6 kgs
This large vintage hand-held fan from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu is made from woven strips of Palmyra palm and features distinctive folk motifs. The fan reflects the region’s long tradition of working with locally sourced palm materials to create objects that are both functional and visually distinctive.
Palmyra craft has a strong presence in Chettinad, where dried palm leaves have traditionally been woven into fans, baskets, containers and mats. This particular fan showcases the skill and precision of traditional palm-leaf weaving, with its patterned surface giving the functional object a decorative character. The weaving tradition is closely associated with Kottan, a distinctive form of Palmyra basketry historically practiced by women of the Chettiar community. Together, these traditions reflect Chettinad’s emphasis on utility, craftsmanship and the thoughtful use of locally available materials.
Mounted in a double-bordered white frame, this 18 × 18 inch piece transforms a traditional household object into a striking example of South Indian folk craft and vernacular design.
Care instructions: Wipe the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, dampness, heat or cold.
The Blue Trunk was born out of the passion to travel, and collect pieces that symbolise the rich cultural traditions and history of places travelled to. They scour towns and villages, big and small, across India’s vast landscape, to bring forth an exquisite curation of traditional and authentic products that are part of the lives they discover. Their penchant for hand crafted artifacts, both vintage and new, is what makes their collection such a fine mix.