The fans are made with Ostrich or Turkey feathers set into a wooden base and handle. The wood is either painted with enamel colors or gold paint, or varnished. Many of them have mirrors, a popular embellishment for period fans. From a portrait of Qeen Elizabeth, ca. 1599. Click on the images to see them up close All designs are the same on front and back unless otherwise noted.
Feathers are pstrich unless otherwise noted.
Fans can be made to order using variations on the designs seen here. Just let me know what you want and I will let you know if I can make it. Base wrapped with dark green rattail. 15.5 in tall by 14.5 in wide. Fluffly red turkey feathers set in star-shaped gold painted base ornamented with large faux pearl cabachons.