Hand Fan Collection

Feathered Gown
A Norman Hartnell evening gown. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

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Bamboo Hat Dance - China
Catherine Wang

Balerina
Ajar Setiadi

Feminine
Aneta Nikolova

Japanese woodblock print of young woman 1790
This print 1790 by the master by Kitagawa Utamaro aE1753 a 1806 highly regarded practitioners of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock prints

Geisha
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Belle Epoque style
Dan Colisnic

Traditional silk japanese folding fans
Typical japanese handfans made with silk and bamboo in a shop in Higashiyama district, Kyoto, Japan

Hand Fan with Che Guevara, La Habana Vieja, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

The Windmaker
Fadil Roze

LADY WITH RED FAN
DEBASISH CHATTOPADHYAY

Weiwei Ma Solo
Rob Li

UKIYOE
Yuzo Fujii

Melle Julianne
Thierry Lagandré (Transgressed Light)

Woman in a rocking chair in front of the window, circa 1900

Fan, 1890-1950 (wood & cotton)
2972925 Fan, 1890-1950 (wood & cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Fan, reverse, c. 1890-c. 1950 (cotton)
2972924 Fan, reverse, c.1890-c.1950 (cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing
2972957 Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing, 1891-92 (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fan, 1880-1900 (peacock feathers)
2972968 Fan, 1880-1900 (peacock feathers) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

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Karl Lagerfeld, German fashion designer, artist and photographer, pictured with supermodels at Chanel Show, during The Paris Fashion Week, Paris, France, 9th July 1996. Manjit241012

Traditional Woodblock Print Woman Kneeling
pale skin, beauties, Traditional Japanese Woodblocks, 118448651

Illustration of Tecuhtli, a high ranking Aztec nobleman

Chinaman
circa 1800: A Chinese man wearing his hair in a long plait, and carrying a fan. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Theatre of the Opera

Introductions and gossip in a Victorian house
A new arrival shaking hands with his host is the subject of whispering and speculation by the roomas other inhabitants. From Frank Fairlegh

Air fan
Antique illustration of air fan

Wing fan for manual operation

French Fashion
Illustration of Parisienne fashion from Petersons Magazine in December 1877. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Illustration of Tlatoani king and queen

Toledo, Fans
Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo. A composition made with some Spanish fans. They are used with hot wheater

Divan Japonais

Madrid Fountain
The Fuente de Alcachofa or Artichoke Fountain in Madrid, circa 1835. Initially located in the Puerta de Atocha, it was moved to Retiro Park in 1880. Engraving by Cousen from a drawing by D. Roberts

Antique illustration of elegant woman

Children from Our Ladys High School in Dartford, Kent, performing a school play. 1936

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"The Hand Fan: A Timeless Accessory that Transcends Cultures and Generations" Intricate and delicate, the hand fan has long been a symbol of elegance and grace. From the Feathered Gown worn by noblewomen to The Windmaker in the hands of a skilled dancer, its presence adds an air of sophistication to any setting. Dating back centuries, this captivating accessory can be traced as far back as a Japanese woodblock print depicting a young woman in 1790. Known as "LADY WITH RED FAN, " it showcases the artistry involved in creating these Traditional Silk Japanese Folding Fans. But they are not limited to traditional designs alone. In Havana's La Habana Vieja, one can find a Hand Fan with Che Guevara imprinted on it – blending history with functionality. Similarly, Weiwei Ma Solo captures contemporary art through his interpretation of this age-old item. The allure of the hand fan extends beyond its visual appeal; it holds sentimental value too. Melle Julianne immortalizes memories with her painting titled "Woman in a Rocking Chair in front of the Window" circa 1900 – where an elegant lady gently waves her fan while lost in thought. Throughout time, materials have evolved while maintaining their charm. A wooden masterpiece from 1890-1950 showcases craftsmanship at its finest - combining wood and cotton seamlessly into an exquisite piece known simply as "Fan. " Its reverse counterpart from the same era features intricate cotton patterns that mesmerize all who behold it. Finally, we witness how hand fans bring people together through Alfred Rooke's family portrait taken inside their Mount Park home in Ealing. As they gather around for a photograph, each member clutches their own unique fan - symbolizing unity amidst diversity.