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Jonge vrouw die een waaier vasthoudt op een olieverf schilderij van Simon Maris
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Flirting with a Flutter: Was There a Real Language of Fans?

By Marloes Otten

Could a simple flick of the wrist once reveal secret feelings? In the 19th century, fans weren’t just for keeping cool—they may have spoken a...

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types of wood ottimare artisanal handfan. Kotibe, birch and black varnish
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What types of wood are used for artisanal AEA Spanish fans?

By Marloes Otten

The wood from which the frame of a fan is made is the most important material that determines the quality of the fan, next to...

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Image of woman with fan on an oil painting by Gustav Klimt
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History of the folded fan: from 'coup roze' to the stage with Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and flamenco (part 2)

By Marloes Otten

In part 1 of the history of the fan you could read how the fan came to Europe by Portuguese sailors and how its function...

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History of the fan: from Tutankhamun to re-entry into Europe (part 1)
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History of the fan: from Tutankhamun to re-entry into Europe (part 1)

By Marloes Otten

How many products can you say have stood the test of time for centuries without a radical change in shape? Indeed, not many. But the...

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Zijden waaier van Ottimare met model. De waaier heeft aqua en heldere pastkleuren en is handbeschilderd.
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How useful is a hand fan?

By Marloes Otten

For centuries, fans have been used for cooling. Especially in the warm regions the fans are indispensable from the street scene. But the fan is...

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Spaans houten doosje met rode voering met hand beschilderde waaier van Ottimare.nl
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How do you ensure that a hand fan stays beautiful for years to come?

By Marloes Otten

The fact that beautiful fans can remain beautiful for centuries is proven by the many beautiful specimens in the museums. But to enjoy a fan for a long time, you must follow a few rules. Read the tips.

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