"Feels like a true heirloom. Exactly what I was hoping for."
Aisha O. · Atlanta, GA · 67 days ago
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya · Accessories
Ankara Folding Fan
✋ Handmade to order by skilled artisans in Kenya 🇰🇪. Each one is unique — slight natural variations in color, texture, and pattern are part of its character and beauty.
4.9 · 92 reviews
$18.00Beta pricing — subject to change
A hand-assembled folding fan covered in patchwork Ankara wax-print fabric. A pop of colour and a real breeze. One size; print pattern varies — every fan is one-of-a-kind from our scrap-fabric collection.
- Materials: Bamboo ribs, Ankara wax-print cotton patchwork
- Origin: Nairobi, Kenya
- Shipping: Ships from Kenya. Estimated US delivery: 10–14 business days.
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Crafted by Akinyi O.
Your purchase goes directly to the artisan who made this.
🇰🇪 This piece's journey
From the artisan's hands to yours
1. Sourced locally
Natural materials gathered by hand in Kenya.
2. Handcrafted
Made by Akinyi O. — no machines, no shortcuts.
3. Quality-checked
Inspected piece by piece by our local team.
4. Shipped to you
Ships from Kenya. Estimated US delivery: 10–14 business days.
5. Worn with story
You join a global circle of conscious carriers.
You're also supporting
More than a purchase
1 artisan supported
A fair wage paid directly to Akinyi O..
Maasai community
Your order strengthens Maasai artisans in Nairobi.
Future generations
Profits fund youth training in traditional craft.
What buyers are saying
4.9· 92 reviews
"Quality is exceptional. Shipping took about two weeks but the packaging and the little story card made it feel like opening a gift. Will be back."
Marcus B. · Brooklyn, NY · 24 days ago
"Beautiful work and a story I can share. Compliments every single time I wear it."
Daniel R. · Chicago, IL · 51 days ago
Maasai Shukas & African Apparel
From the Maasai shuka — the iconic checked blanket worn across the rift valley — to hand-finished dashiki shirts, Ankara maxi dresses, kimonos, sarongs, and folding fans. Garments are made in small batches by Nairobi tailors. Shukas are one-size cloth (~150x200 cm); shirts and dresses follow standard US sizing with a measurement chart on every product.
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