Battenburg Lace Fans

Battenburg Lace Fans

A Battenburg lace fan is a folding hand fan made of cotton Battenburg lace stretched over wooden ribs, carried to stay cool and used as a wedding accessory, favor, bridal party gift, and keepsake.

Our fans stand 9 inches tall and open to about 15 inches wide, and we offer them in white, ivory, black, pink, blue, purple, and red.

What Is Battenburg Lace?

Battenburg lace, also spelled Battenberg, is a type of tape lace made by shaping woven cotton tape into scrolls and floral patterns and joining them with decorative needle stitches. It became popular in the late 1800s and was named after the Battenberg family.

The open, airy pattern gives these fans and our lace parasols their vintage, heirloom look. Each fan is 100% cotton lace attached to smooth wooden ribs and finished with a matching tassel.

What Battenburg Lace Fans Are Used For

A hand fan is practical and decorative, and a lace fan suits formal and vintage settings.

• Weddings. Fans keep the bride, bridal party, and guests cool at sunny outdoor and summer ceremonies, and they look elegant in photos. Coordinate them with our wedding handkerchiefs.
• Wedding favors. A lace fan is a favor guests take home and keep. Pair them with our linen favor bags for a finished presentation.
• Bridal party gifts. A set of matching fans makes a thoughtful gift for your bridesmaids.
• Church and formal events. A black lace fan is a traditional accessory for religious services and funerals.
• Photo shoots and themed events. The vintage look fits Victorian, quinceanera, and tea-party themes, plays, and film.
• Home decor. An open fan set on a stand or mounted on a wall makes a delicate display piece.

Colors and Sizes

Our Battenburg lace fans come in white, ivory, black, pink, blue, purple, and red, with a larger white style for a bolder statement. Standard fans measure 9 inches tall and open to about 15 inches wide.

White and ivory are the most popular for weddings because they match any palette and photograph cleanly, black suits formal and religious occasions, and the colored fans coordinate with bridesmaid dresses and party themes.

How to Use a Hand Fan

Hold the fan by the wooden handle at the base and open it with a gentle sweep. A slow flick of the wrist moves air with little effort, so you stay cool without tiring your hand.

Close it by drawing the ribs back together and keep it closed by your side when you are not using it. Inside a church, many guests hold fans closed during the ceremony out of respect and open them afterward.

Caring for a Lace Fan

Cotton Battenburg lace is delicate, so spot clean it with a damp cloth and mild soap rather than machine washing. Let it air dry fully before closing.

Store the fan closed and flat, away from direct sun, so the lace and wooden ribs keep their shape for years.

Why Buy Battenburg Lace Fans From Bumblebee Linens

We have served more than 120,000 weddings since 2007, and every order is hand-inspected and backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Our work has been featured by Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Real Simple, and The Today Show.

For 20 or more fans for a wedding or event, contact us for bulk pricing, and we ship to Canada and Australia in addition to the United States.

"I ordered lace fans for our summer wedding and they were stunning. Our guests used them all afternoon and took them home as favors, and they shipped right on time. Beautiful quality."
Melissa R.