Even in an age when air conditioning is standard, the charm of hand-fanned breezes lingers. This circular fan (bangu fan) was born from the hands of master craftsman Choi Su-bong, who has been making fans in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do for over 50 years. Completed using traditional methods of adhering paper to fan ribs, it arrives wrapped in subtle norbang fabric. The distinctive cream-white tone of norbang complements the fan's elegant simplicity. The included postcard features a minhwa postcard of "Flowers, Birds, and Feathers" (Hwajo Youngmo), a work by Joseon-era painter Kim Hong-do. A single bird perched delicately on a lotus stem, with the presence of lotus flowers seeming to hide somewhere in the composition—a fresh image that sparks the viewer's imagination. Bird-and-flower paintings (hwajo) have long been beloved motifs symbolizing good fortune. The back of the postcard bears a verse of classical Chinese poetry that harmonizes with the painting's mood, making it perfect for conveying feelings alongside a short handwritten line. A modest yet refined summer gift set, or ideal for use as a small postcard to send greetings. Options: Small-Lotus Leaf Bird / Small-Cucumber and Hedgehog / Small-Grape / Small-Swallow / Large-Lotus Leaf Bird / Large-Cucumber and Hedgehog / Large-Grape / Large-Swallow
Sourced straight from the official Korean shop. We purchase it on your behalf, receive it at our Seoul hub where we confirm it’s the right item and check the exterior for damage — sealed items stay sealed — then repack it safely for the trip overseas. You can follow every step in your order timeline.
Even in an age when air conditioning is standard, the charm of hand-fanned breezes lingers. This circular fan (bangu fan) was born from the hands of master craftsman Choi Su-bong, who has been making fans in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do for over 50 years. Completed using traditional methods of adhering paper to fan ribs, it arrives wrapped in subtle norbang fabric. The distinctive cream-white tone of norbang complements the fan's elegant simplicity. The included postcard features a minhwa postcard of "Flowers, Birds, and Feathers" (Hwajo Youngmo), a work by Joseon-era painter Kim Hong-do. A single bird perched delicately on a lotus stem, with the presence of lotus flowers seeming to hide somewhere in the composition—a fresh image that sparks the viewer's imagination. Bird-and-flower paintings (hwajo) have long been beloved motifs symbolizing good fortune. The back of the postcard bears a verse of classical Chinese poetry that harmonizes with the painting's mood, making it perfect for conveying feelings alongside a short handwritten line. A modest yet refined summer gift set, or ideal for use as a small postcard to send greetings. Options: Small-Lotus Leaf Bird / Small-Cucumber and Hedgehog / Small-Grape / Small-Swallow / Large-Lotus Leaf Bird / Large-Cucumber and Hedgehog / Large-Grape / Large-Swallow
Sourced straight from the official Korean shop. We purchase it on your behalf, receive it at our Seoul hub where we confirm it’s the right item and check the exterior for damage — sealed items stay sealed — then repack it safely for the trip overseas. You can follow every step in your order timeline.
