LUA Knob

Regular price $77.00 CAD
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Inspired by the quiet elegance of traditional Japanese fans, the LUA Knob explores form through subtle folds and delicate angles. Echoing centuries of ceremonial movement and craftsmanship, it captures a moment of stillness within motion.

Sculpted by hand and cast in solid metal, LUA invites both reflection and touch—a functional object that carries the grace of gesture and the weight of memory.

Ideal as a refined accent for walls or cabinetry, it brings intention and softness to the everyday.

Lead times are 1-2 weeks to ship if in stock, otherwise 8-10 weeks for custom or made-to-order works. Please contact us for more information.

DIMENSIONS →
Ø 1” x 1” D

MATERIALS →
Cast from solid bronze and brass and finished by hand in a small, family-run foundry.

DETAILS →
LUA Knob Spec Sheet (coming soon)

Grace in Every Fold

Fans in Japan, known as sensu or uchiwa, have long been symbols of elegance, craftsmanship, and social status. Used in ceremonies, dance, and everyday life, they embody a refined balance of form and function.

Drawing from the fan’s precise, rhythmic folds, the LUA Knob captures that same sense of lightness and movement in a compact, sculptural form.

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1880–89 Metropolitan Museum of Art Japanese fan

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Mechanical Body Fan, Rebeca Horn, 1973.

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V&A Raphael Gallery Fashion Installation by Petra Storrs Commissioned by the V&A

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The Story of Sensu Fans

Sensu fans originated over 1,200 years ago in Kyoto during the Heian period, beginning as simple wooden hiogi used when paper was scarce. The oldest surviving fan, dated 877, was found in To-ji Temple’s Senju Kannon Statue. Initially a symbol of imperial status, sensu later became delicate objects adorned by court ladies.