A question more for the Oulwans

JuliusCaesar

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.

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:

puppieperson1

spain

Jellybaby1

puppieperson1 wrote: »

spain

Aw, you think this is a quiz, doncha?

puppieperson1

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

Aw, you think this is a quiz, doncha?

NO I LIVE IN SPAIN AND THEY ARE IN EVERY TOURIST SHOP

looksee

No need to shout, play nice now.

0lddog

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 ?

OldGoat

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.

JuliusCaesar

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

Jellybaby1

They're gorgeous!

Rubecula

I am a fan.

Rubecula

Rubecula wrote: »

I am a fan.

:rolleyes:

Jellybaby1

Rubecula wrote: »

I am a fan.

I've missed your razor sharp wit Rube!

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Rubecula

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I've missed your razor sharp wit Rube!

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