CASHEMERE SHAWL HAND FAN

Cloth fan with fabric detail. During the 19th century, the cashmere-shaped shawl became fashionable among the wealthy classes. Initially, these shawls were highly appreciated by the ladies for their versatility in use, for the rich color of their designs of oriental tradition, for the warmth of the wool and tail silks that were also made for being a symbol of power and social status due to their high price