The Fan Circle – International

The Fan Circle International works to promote interest, research and education in the hand fan, both antique and modern.

China for Export. Ivory fan, fitted lacquer box. Mid 19th century.
Europe. Mother-of-pearl fan, the gorge pierced and carved, gilded and silvered. Mid 19th century.
Europe. Ivory fan, pierced and carved. Mid 18th century.
Europe. Ivory fan, pierced and carved, gilded and painted. Mid 18th century.
Europe. Wood fan box. 19th century.
Europe. Ivory fan with vellum leaf painted in gouache (reverse). Early 18th century.
Europe. Ivory fan with vellum leaf painted in gouache (reverse). Early 18th century.
Europe. Ivory fan with painted vellum leaf (reverse). Mid 18th century.
England. Printed fan made by Fans Ltd. to celebrate the bicentenary of the Royal Horticultural Society, 2004.
Japan. Wood lacquer fan with printed paper leaf. c.1900.
Netherlands. Wood fan with paper leaf painted by Aafke Brouwer. 2000.
Europe. Bone fan, pierced, with gauze painted leaf. c. 1910.
Europe. Mother-of-pearl palmette fan, carved and pierced, silvered and gilded. Painted silk gauze leaves tipped with marabou. Mid 19th century.
Europe. Ivory fan with vellum leaf painted in gouache (reverse). Early 18th century.

Membership is open to professionals, amateurs, collectors, and those just fascinated by hand fans. Through promoting research and education the FCI aims to widen the appeal and knowledge of this once essential costume accessory.