To make your own fan, you want to start with sturdy, attractive staves. This fan base is made of 16 simple, but sturdy, bamboo staves connected by a woven ribbon. Add paper, fabric, or feathers to the staves for a unique and beautiful fan, perfect for a burlesque dance or an evening at the ball. Staves are 11.5 inches long, and fan is 22 inches long when fully opened. Dark brown.