Yesterday I accompanied my twins to Edinburgh and while they explored I 
walked to Holyrood Palace to see the exhibition of fans.   Well worth the 
visit - saw four sizeable lace fans, one of which is a Carrickmacross fan, 
two Honiton fans and not too sure what the other type of lace is called, 
vaguely recall it being a continental lace. Lots of other fans executed in 
different materials and styles, even some using ostrich, jay and other types 
of feathers.

Beautiful postcards of fans on sale in the shop.  The girl who was selling 
tickets to the exhibition told me that the Faberge fans were her favourites, 
I also thought they were rather special.  However the intricate lace fans 
were breathtaking and done so expertly.   One of the Honiton fans had a very 
dense ground which made the lace look darker and quite solid.  The hardback 
book which accompanied the exhibition was in the hall for reference, and 
they commented on this fan - can't quite remember what they said. The 
Carrickmacross fan is so beautiful and since I like this style of lace it is 
encouraging to see an expert piece up close.

A few anxious guards at the exhibition - there is one particular fan which 
is liberally crusted with diamonds - and the diamonds were not small either!

Micki
from the scottish highlands

 

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Reply via email to