Raw Materials: The silhouette begins here
At Eva Ventai, everything begins with the material. Luminous silks, sculpted leathers, raw raffia, and signature prints: each texture imposes its attitude, its rhythm, its silhouette. Even before the gesture, the material dictates the look. It shapes the fan like a couture accessory, designed to capture light and define a style.
Raffia: the raw texture that defines a certain look
Raffia is the material that changes everything. Raw, sunny, and ultra-authentic, it arrives in our workshop with its own unique character: a little wild, a little free, and totally irresistible. It's the fiber that brings that effortless vibe we love—the detail that transforms an accessory into a statement piece.
Beneath our fingers, the raffia reveals itself. We soften it, we work it, we listen to it. It gradually takes shape, with that unique grain and airy suppleness that give our fans their instantly recognizable character. Naturally textured, naturally chic.
What do we like about him?
Her way of absorbing natural pigments, playing with light, creating nuances that shift in the sun. It's impossible to get two identical shades—and that's precisely what makes each piece unique. A sun-kissed vibe, a raw beauty feel, a very Eva Ventai signature.
Raffia doesn't try to be perfect.
It is alive, vibrant, organic.
This is the material that best embodies summer: free, textured, a little bohemian but always chic.
And when it unfolds like a fan, it becomes more than just a material:
It becomes a look, an attitude, a silhouette.
The kind of detail that catches the sun, attracts attention and defines a style, effortlessly.
Silk: the luminous fabric that illuminates a look
Silk is the fabric that effortlessly captures light. Lightweight, soft, and ultra-fluid, it brings an airy movement that instantly creates a chic and effortless vibe. As soon as it enters our atelier, it asserts its style: fluid, modern, and naturally couture.
We work with exceptional silk, sourced from Lyon weavers. The result: an incredible texture, a subtle sheen, and that little natural "glow" that makes all the difference in sunlight or evening. The silk catches the light, reflects it, and makes it dance without ever being over the top.
Each season, we imagine illustrations inspired by destinations that make us dream:
Saint-Barth and its intense blues, Mykonos and its sunny white, Ibiza and its vibrant flowers, Saint-Tropez and its pinkish hues at sunset…
All these designs are custom-printed, resulting in a silk that almost becomes a fashion postcard.
The result: a material that moves, that breathes, that lets the color dance.
The colors become more vibrant, deeper, more sensual on silk. It's the ideal natural material for creating a fan that catches the eye without ever being over the top: chic, feminine, effortless… exactly what we love.
For Eva Ventai, silk is not just a material. It is the essence of “summer luxury”: light, radiant, addictive. When the fan unfolds, the silk creates an almost cinematic movement—the detail that illuminates a look, a gesture, a silhouette.
Leather: the signature material that structures the style
Leather is the material that gives character. Smooth, sculptural, modern, it brings a chic presence that instantly transforms a fan into a fashion statement. When it enters our workshop, it imposes a look: precise, elegant, assertive.
We work with exceptional leather, sourced from French and Italian tanneries. A noble, supple, and luminous material, capable of following the hand's movements without restricting them. The leather glides, bends, stretches, and shapes itself—and it is this flexibility that creates the Eva Ventai signature.
What do we particularly like?
Its ability to reinvent itself.
In its full-grain version, it offers an ultra-chic, minimalist look.
In printed form, it becomes a statement: revisited leopard, graphic patterns, metallic touches, all conceived as couture accents.
Leather is about attitude.
It structures the fan, gives poise to the movement, creates a bolder, more fashionable, more confident look.
Each leather fan becomes an accessory that "upgrades" a silhouette, whether during the day, on a terrace or in the evening.
And when it unfolds, the magic happens:
The material captures the light, reveals its nuances, asserts its texture.
Leather creates that perfect contrast between the softness of the gesture and the strength of the style.
For Eva Ventai, leather is not simply a material.
It's a way to wear summer: structured, chic, effortless, decidedly fashionable.
Glitter: the chic glow that transforms a silhouette
Glitter is the fun and chic touch we love in summer. Light and subtly sparkly, it adds that delicate glow that instantly transforms a fan into an accessory ready for any evening. As soon as it arrives in our workshop, it sets the mood: sunset, soft music, sun-kissed skin, dinner on the terrace… the perfect atmosphere.
We work with a high-end, fine, and supple sequined fabric that reflects light without ever being excessive. A controlled glow, more couture than flashy, designed to complement the most elegant silhouettes.
It's this subtlety that makes all the difference: a modern shine, a delicate reflection, an effortless glamorous vibe.
We love to offer them in iconic shades: champagne, rosy nude, soft silver, midnight blue… colors designed to match your summer looks, from the beach club to summer parties.
Each glittery fan becomes a little “mood enhancer”: it captures the light of the sunset, reflects in a glass of rosé, accompanies a flowing dress or a minimalist outfit.
When the fan unfolds, the magic happens:
The fabric shimmers slightly, the gesture becomes more graceful, the style is effortlessly defined.
Sequins add that chic “spark”, the kind that brightens up an outfit without ever stealing the show.
For Eva Ventai, glitter is not a whim. It's a way of embracing summer in a glowy style: modern, feminine, luminous. A detail that creates a memory, a gesture, a look.
Wooden frame: the lightweight structure that defines the gesture
The frame is the basis of everything: the structure that defines the opening, the fluidity and the hold of each Eva Ventai fan.
To achieve this signature lightness, we use carefully chosen wood species: primarily FSC-certified cherry wood, but also other noble woods such as sipo, always sourced from responsible supply chains and never from endangered woods.
Each essence is selected for its fineness, balanced density and ability to offer a smooth and controlled movement.
The frames are crafted by specialized artisans, experts in cutting, refining and balancing wood.
Their precision allows for strands that open naturally, without resistance — a gentle, fluid, almost ethereal gesture.
Depending on the style of the collection, we also dye our strands to create a perfect harmony with the textile material, silk, leather or sequins.
This coloring process is carried out with care, always respecting the wood grain.
This illustration reveals everything that lies behind the fluidity of an Eva Ventai fan: the fineness of the strands, the lightness of the wood, the signature screw thread, the perfect balance.
An architecture that is simple to see, complex to create — and essential to achieving our iconic movement.
The rivet: the mechanical jewel of our fans
The rivet is much more than a technical element: it is one of the key components of the architecture of our fans .
It allows the strands to pivot with precision and offers that fluid, balanced and silent opening that is the signature of Eva Ventai.
Each rivet is designed by the House , an exclusive design conceived to combine functionality and aesthetics.
Made in France from high-quality brass , it is engraved with our logo : a seal of authenticity, a mark of elegance.
It's a subtle but essential detail.
A piece conceived as a mechanical jewel , where every line counts, every finish tells the story of the care taken in its creation.
For Eva Ventai, riveting is not just a point of assembly.
It is a style element , a signature, a precious presence at the heart of every fan.