painted floral fans?

[madamemodiste]

I'm looking for some inexpensive (read: under $25) painted floral fans of Oriental or plain olde French design with no people/figures, in black with purples in the floral design. I'm staying away from anything obviously Spanish looking as it won't go with my ensemble, so I'd prefer no lace if possible. For some reason, I'm not seeing anything on Ebay or Google that I like (my usual favorite, Lands Far Away, has yielded nothing). Anyone have any favorite US based-only suppliers?

(I'm not interested in making my own)

This is my inspiration (the one in her hair):

Comments

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

No idea, but I'm wondering how the heck those would be attached to your head? Very curious.

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

The were glued or sewn to combs...like the hair pieces :D

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

This isn't at all what you want, but it is a site of gorgeous fans (mine's from here!) and if you don't know about it, you should.

http://www.ideco.com/fans/

Domestic and inexpensive? I'm not so sure, sadly.

I'm imagining head fan snapping shut and finding it very amusing :)

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

I have seen that site before, and love drooling over it! Thanks for reminding me of it. Doesn't help with this project as you know, but it's a great link to have in any case!

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

This came up at the top of Y!Search: Japanese folding fans, I linked to the page w/black designs. Bamboo & silk, $10.25 each.

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

There's a page of purple ones too :-)

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Bingo! You did it!!

I *knew* my sewing friends would have great links!

[lisotchka.livejournal.com]

Did you try in asian/Chinese shops?
http://asianideas.com/handfans.html

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

I tried a few, but not that one. They have a great selection. Thank you!