All About Fans

Step into the enchanting world of Renaissance fairs and cosplay with the perfect accessory—hand fans! Discover how these elegant tools of history and style elevate your costume, enhance performance, and keep you cool during events. Whether you're portraying a noble from the past or a fantasy icon, a folding fan from GetMyFan.com adds the perfect flair.

In Victorian and Edwardian fashion, hand fans were more than accessories—they were symbols of elegance, tools of flirtation, and markers of social status. Explore how these exquisite pieces were used in daily life, romance, and style, and why they’re making a modern-day comeback.

Hand fans do more than cool things down—they turn up the drama. From stage presence to symbolism, discover how the right fan can transform your theatrical costume and performance.

Graceful, mysterious, and steeped in centuries of culture—the Japanese Geisha fan is more than a cooling accessory. It is poetry in motion, telling silent stories through painted silk and bamboo. Discover the artistry, symbolism, and timeless elegance behind these exquisite fans—and learn how to choose and care for one with meaning and mindfulness.

Explore the deep symbolism of Spanish hand fans in Flamenco dance — from their passionate gestures and expressive colours to their role as timeless symbols of art, identity, and emotion.

From royal courts to artistic masterpieces, hand fans have carried deep symbolism throughout history. Discover their role in art, culture, and elegance.

Explore the rich history of handheld fans in Japanese and Chinese culture — from symbols of elegance and artistry to treasured tools of everyday life.

Hand fans have played a starring role in dance and theatre for centuries. Discover how these timeless props bring elegance, symbolism, and movement to life.

Hand fans have long been tools of self-expression, especially within the LGBT+ community. Discover how these bold accessories became symbols of pride, identity, and celebration.

From flamenco flair to contemporary theatre, hand fans can add elegance, drama, and rhythm to any dance routine. Discover how to choreograph with fans for captivating stage performances.

From subtle signals of affection to essential accessories of elegance, hand fans have played an iconic role in the world of opera and ballet. Discover how these delicate objects shaped audience culture and stagecraft alike.

Feather fans have long been part of the glamorous world of cabaret and dance. From stage sparkle to the swoosh of feathers mid-routine, they bring drama, elegance, and style. Discover what makes a good feather fan and how to choose the right one for your performance.

Discover how folding and feather fans have played a powerful role in stage performances—from symbolism in period dramas to dramatic flair in modern dance and cabaret.