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The first two are fans I've recieved from acquaintances that heard I collect fans.
I love them dearly, because they bothered to buy a gift they knew I would love, but boy, are they ugly!!!!!
The third is a religious fan, also from a friend.
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I HAVE A FEW JAPANESE HAND FANS ! I WILL PHOTOGRAPH THEM FOR YOU TO SEE
That would be great Silky! :)
the first one looks like the one I have ...... love it
I like the first one the best. I don't think it's ugly.
Let's just say they are very photogenic...lol they aren't as pretty in person....
Thanks Songwriter and TSA!!!
Plastic, they are just cheap everyday, tacky old lady plastic fans.
You all have to remember I live in Spain, and these fans are used daily in summer. So there are all kinds of qualities. I like the wooden ribbed, hand painted ones. I buy a different one every spring, and use it daily all summer.