The Tango peninsula (nearby Kyoto) is the birthplace of an exceptional textile savoir-faire. The most famous of them is the Chirimen, a silk with a unique texture, made from twisted threads. This silk, along with other fabrics manufactured in the region, has been used for 300 years in the confection of kimonos. To celebrate this unique know-how, the region of Tango has entrusted Duvelleroy with 6 weavings from different ateliers, in order to imagine one-of-a-kind hand-fans. Confronting cultures and know-hows across continents and times to build a bridge between traditional crafts and creativity for the future.
Know How
Founded in 1931, Tayuh Textile Manufacture masters the Hatcho-nenshi, the technique that enables to weave twisted threads to obtain the unique crimp texture of the Tango Chirimen silk. The « Cabriolet » shape is a classic of the French Hand-fan tradition. The distinctive feature of this shape is the aperture cut parallel to the Grand Tour (top of the leaf) and to the Petit Tour (bottom of the leaf).
Materials
Fabric from the Tayuh Manufacture,Tango, Kyoto, Japan. African ebony shaped by a tabletier maker in Spain. Height: 9.9 inches. Width: 17.9 inches
To better welcome you, Duvelleroy’s boutique is getting a refresh and will be closed from
September 9th to November 15th, 2024.
During this time, you can still place orders on our website and choose between home delivery or our click and collect service, available just across from the boutique at