Mandarin Oriental and the legendary pewter fan — a collaboration of luxurious heritage

Two iconic Asian brands

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is synonymous with exclusive Asian hospitality. Royal Selangor is synonymous with exclusive Asian pewter craftsmanship. The meeting between the two was natural — and resulted in one of the most beautiful collaborative projects in the history of both brands.

The fan: a symbol with a thousand years behind it

The fan is one of the most charged symbols in Asian cultural history. In Chinese tradition, the fan symbolizes wisdom, honor and rank. Japanese and Korean court fans were status symbols reserved for nobility and rulers. Mandarin Oriental's iconic logo is itself based on a stylized fan.

Royal Selangor's tinsmiths recreated the fan motif in pewter — with a richness of detail that is only possible through traditional hand engraving and casting. The result is a piece that communicates all this cultural content in one object.

Design that tells a story

What makes this collaborative piece extraordinary is not just the quality of the materials — it is the visual and cultural vocabulary the piece carries with it. Every motif on the fan — leaves, buds, the characteristic play of symmetry — is recreated with precision by hand engravers who have spent years mastering the technique.

Collectible luxury heritage

Collaborative pieces between Royal Selangor and iconic luxury brands are coveted by collectors worldwide. For the Norwegian market, they represent something special: an opportunity to own a piece of Asian craft history — made with care and design that conveys a rich cultural tradition.

If you are interested in collectibles from Royal Selangor's collaborations, please contact us. We can help you find specific pieces and inform you about availability.