Frequent questions

What is a fan?

This instrument and complement is loaded with a long and rich history. It has been considered both an art form and a functional necessity for centuries. Coming from the East, with antecedents in the Egyptian flagella, its structure evolved to include folding designs that remain popular today. Despite having fallen into oblivion in other parts of the world, Spain remains one of the most respected bastions of this timeless craft, which creates delicate works with sophisticated design techniques and materials suitable only for those who demand nothing but perfection from time to cool off on hot days.

What is the use of a fan?

On hot days when the air is thick and oppressive around us, having a fan is essential to provide cooling relief. Its two-part design consists of a gently folded cloth or paper blade that sits on its rigid cover, manually operated by shaking and flapping with varying intensities, creating just the right airflow to provide respite from rising temperatures. It is also considered a fashion accessory, which is why the most important manufacturers choose high-quality materials for its manufacture, and make unique designs to create elegant fans that can accompany you at special events.

What types of fans exist?

There are numerous types of fans of which we can highlight two, the rigid fan and the folding fan. Both offer specialized manufacturing features to meet any need. Rigid varieties can have symmetrical or rectangular shapes with a handle, built with materials such as cardboard, palm leaves, fabric or feathers. However, for those looking for portability and convenience, folding fans are an ideal option; They are made with wooden rods joined at one end by fabric or decorated paper that unfolds in a semicircular shape. Within the folding type, we can mention other typical fans that are manufactured in Spain with wood and fabric: It is the most used and popular option. It has a huge variety of models from more basic fans with solid colors such as black, white or red, to products made with great dedication and unique pieces of fabric and painted rods.

What is the price of a fan and where to buy fans in Barcelona?

To know the price of the products we offer, we suggest that you access the following link from which you can see the price of the fans that you can find on our website. We are in Tusitala Barcelona, ​​Bori i Fontestà 11 main street 2a in Barcelona. If you come, we can show you a range of fans. If you prefer, you can call us Tel. +34 933620010

What type of fan would be recommended for a special occasion?

If you have an important celebration on a hot day, the party fan is an instrument that can be of great help to combat those high temperatures. On our website you can find products belonging to fan collections from great designers as well as designs created by the creative team from Barcelona.

What type of fans can you find in Tusitala?

On our website you can find fans of many types such as polka dots, party fans, basic fans or products made with a large number of details. All using high quality raw materials and produced all by hand following centuries-old tradition.

How are our products made?

All the products that you can find on the web are made by hand by artisans who have been honing their skills to create unique fans. It also has the best raw materials and the creation of spectacular designs that turn the final result into works of art.