There are all kinds of fans: large, small, showy, silk or with many rods. In short, the list is endless. But if you want to know which are the best, you only have to ask about their origin, that is, who and how they are made. Their quality depends on their manufacture and also, why not say it, their durability.
Although there is greater variety and innovation in the fan sector every day, there is one inescapable truth: the best fans are those that are handcrafted, made with patience and respect for tradition.
How do you know if a fan is handmade? The first question you should ask is whether the fan was handmade, without the use of machinery or automation.
Although we live in an industrialized world and the vast majority of products are made on a large scale, there are also factories that continue to work with the best craftsmen and women, who, calmly and carefully, create and carve each of the pieces of the fan.
If you buy rafega fans , you will notice that neither the wood nor the decoration are perfectly uniform, which reflects the hand of the craftsman. We are convinced that each fan is a work of art and we are aware that, thanks to the Valencian families who make them, each of our clients takes home a unique and unrepeatable piece.
Typically, these families that own the factories have a long tradition behind them. Generation after generation, they have been responsible for sharing their knowledge and perfecting the techniques so that the handcrafted fans remain at the forefront without losing their quality.
If you think these tips are not enough, you can also make sure that the fan is handmade if it has the AEA (Spanish Artisan Fan) seal engraved on the outside of the rod, which guarantees its authenticity.
Don't forget that the best fans, the handcrafted ones, usually have a higher price. At ràfega we are not ashamed of this, because we know that behind each product there is an enormous effort, time, dedication and tradition that must be rewarded.
