Hand Fan Museum

Tucked inside a historic cottage on Healdsburg’s Matheson Street, the Hand Fan Museum showcases a remarkable collection of more than 3,000 hand fans. The exhibits trace the fan’s evolution as both a functional tool and a decorative art form across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Visitors can see delicate lace fans from 18th-century France, painted silk fans from China, and novelty advertising fans from the early 1900s. Rotating displays highlight different themes, such as wedding fans or fan-making techniques. The intimate space allows for a close look at the intricate craftsmanship, and the knowledgeable staff often share stories behind the pieces.

Don't miss

• Admire the intricate detail of a 19th-century French lace fan, hand-stitched with ivory sticks and floral motifs.
• See a rare collection of Japanese uchiwa fans made from bamboo and hand-painted with scenes of Mount Fuji.
• Check the rotating exhibit in the back room, which might feature fans from a specific country or time period.

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