About
Flamenco is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain. It is believed that the flamenco genre emerged at the end of the 18th century in cities and agrarian towns of Baja Andalucia. Flamenco hand fans are commonly used during the dance, the origin of the Spanish hand fan is Asian. It is in fact believed to have emerged in China in the mid-seventh century, although it was not until the fifteenth century that it reached Europe, through Portuguese traders. However, there is some evidence that the Jesuits were the first to introduce this accessory to Europe. Be that as it may, it quickly became fashionable among the upper classes, particularly during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV. That said, its use also became popular among women of all social classes over time, who came to create a complete language of seduction through the use of this accessory. Since the south of Spain, due to its climate, was the place where the use of the hand fan was most quickly popularized, it’s unsurprising that it quickly became a protagonist in flamenco dances, where it adds grace and style to the movements of the dancers.
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