Why These Traditional Fans Cost Up To 3000€

Fans are a tradition around the world, as is the craftsmanship to make them. The fan was invented in Asia, and has existed in Europe for about 600 years. Portuguese sailors were the first to bring fans to Europe from Japan and China in the 16th century, at which time they were also a status symbol. Depending on the country and time, the function of the fan varied: they have been used to exchange love messages, attract attention, hide, cool down or simply to make a fashion statement. Anne Hoguet is one of the last people to preserve the traditional craft of folding fan-making. From her Paris studio she creates lavish fans for Hollywood productions as well as haute-couture fashion labels.
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[@jillwheeler6207]

Very interesting piece; her fans are très beau! I wish her luck in keeping the museum open. 🎀

[@Flyingpotatos]

Folding fans were already in use in Japan around the 7th century. At that time, it was not used to create wind, but as a memo pad for officials. In the 10th century, its role as a memo pad ended and it came to be seen as an item of accessory for the aristocracy.

[@ijansk]

In fact, Japan invented the folding fan. Japan used to give them as presents to China and Korea and since then, the folding fan spread across the world.

[@GlamorousHabits]

How exquisitely beautiful! A delight to watch.

[@mmaryuv5777]

Beautiful!

[@miladyamalia6446]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@fernandomon4418]

Como siempre. Los temas tratados, son interesantes fuera de nuestro país. Seguiré entusiasmado sintonizandolos.

[@GuzThevenin]

Je viens de la connaître. Et je rêve déjà de la rencontrer. J'aime les éventails et les utilise régulièrement!!!😻I just met her. And I already dream of meeting her. I looove fans and use them regularly!😹 Namasté Guz 🙏de Córdoba en Argentine. Hugs from Córdoba, Argentina.

[@MattUK36]

Almost as beautiful as Spanish abanicos 🇪🇸😍👌🏻

[@jonathansantacoloma2076]

Los abanicos más hermosos que e visto en toda mi vida

[@kellyhopkins6446]

would like to know where she gets her supplies? can not find any in the USA. looking for the mould.

[@edienandy]

They’re probably things her family has had in their shop for generations

[@gohruikaiethangyss8121]

i heard the museum and workshop is permanently closed

[@anonymousfourth2491]

What?I like to visit that place someday😢

[@ashergoney]

8 month Monsoons In The Region People Didn't Miss Hand Held Fans Yet.. Alternate Kite Flying or Kite Selling Business The Backbone From Invention Of Paper for Prints..

[@ashergoney]

Reed Boat Manufacturing Also Still Thrives..

[@ТатьянаТкаченко-ы1р]

Как такое может быть,дети поехали в Париж и попали в кадр,а ведь это было свадебное путешествие

[@RUHappyATM]

OMG. And I thought my folding fan was just to keep me cool in a shaky 60's bus in the tropics!

[@happiness52]

Nice nice

[@mrrishiraj88]

👍