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A question more for the Oulwans

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  • 10-12-2016 12:54am
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    JuliusCaesar
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    Where in Dublin can I buy a fan? A simple folding handheld fan that I can put in my handbag, and take out to fan myself gracefully with when in hot environments such as the local hostelry - something elegant, that I can use to fan, and click together and hide myself flirtatiously with....

    Are there any shops that sell such things? Where?


    Thanks ladies.
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    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Yes, I've seen these yokes around.....somewhere....now where did I see them? Possibly a vintage clothing shop around Temple Bar or George's Arcade, or the oriental shop in the St. Stephen's Green Centre which sells origami stuff. I know, I'm less than useless to you! :rolleyes:


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    puppieperson1
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    spain


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    Jellybaby1
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    puppieperson1 wrote: »
    spain

    Aw, you think this is a quiz, doncha? :D


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    puppieperson1
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    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    Aw, you think this is a quiz, doncha? :D
    NO I LIVE IN SPAIN AND THEY ARE IN EVERY TOURIST SHOP


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    looksee
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    No need to shout, play nice now.


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    0lddog
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    puppieperson1 wrote: »
    NO I LIVE IN SPAIN AND THEY ARE IN EVERY TOURIST SHOP

    Oooooooh!

    Where ?

    Can we all go and stay with you for the winter while we buy our fans ?


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    OldGoat
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    Hey Julius. :)
    Though you might occasionally find fans in the shops (second hand, wedding supplies or art/crafts shops) you'll be much more successful if you shop online. A search for paper or silk fans should lead you to a huge source and also to links for making your own. The majority of the pocket fans that I see come from online or homemade. A few pop up craft shops used sell them at burlesque shows. I'll ask and see if any are still around though they tended to be a bit pricey as they are bespoke. Seriously easy to make yourself truth be told.

    On the other hand if you are looking for a giant pair of feather performance fans we should talk. ;)

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



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    JuliusCaesar wrote: »
    Where in Dublin can I buy a fan? A simple folding handheld fan that I can put in my handbag, and take out to fan myself gracefully with when in hot environments such as the local hostelry - something elegant, that I can use to fan, and click together and hide myself flirtatiously with....

    Are there any shops that sell such things? Where?


    Thanks ladies.

    I spent a good hour in a fan shop in Spain last Summer. Apparently there is a marking that goes on the official Spanish fans, which are hand painted- they also come with a certificate.

    The more intricate the pattern, and the more pattern there is, the more expensive it is. I saw some beautiful fans but with prices to match. I ended up with one around 45 euro, but could have spent a lot more.

    You can see the difference between mass-produced fans and the handmade/hand painted ones, so worth holding out for a good handmade one.

    Link here might help but I cannot vouch for the website:


    http://www.artiamano.com/en/6-hand-fans-and-castanets-handmade


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    Jellybaby1
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    They're gorgeous!


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    Rubecula
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    I am a fan. :D


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    [Deleted User]
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    Rubecula wrote: »
    I am a fan. :D

    :rolleyes:

    :D


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    Jellybaby1
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    Rubecula wrote: »
    I am a fan. :D

    I've missed your razor sharp wit Rube! :p
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    Rubecula
    Registered Users Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    I've missed your razor sharp wit Rube! :p
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    Jelly me dear I have been a busy boy xxx


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