Anna Huling Hand-Painted Andalusian Fan

An eye-catching fan is indispensable at all times, at home and beyond. To deprive an Andalusian woman of hers would be like cutting out her tongue, although the fan is superior at transmitting thoughts over distance. A rapid, tremulous agitation, coupled with significant movement of the head, both recognizes and uplifts a friend, even from the far-end of a sidewalk. A slow and formal inclining gesture dismisses with indifference and freezes the blood in one’s veins. At times it hides the giggle or murmur; other times concentrates the smile in the sparkling eyes above its lacy edge. An affectionate rap reclaims the distracted companion's attention; a wave lures the distant object closer. A determined twist between the fingers signals doubt or anxiety; the rapid opening and closing reveals joy and anticipation. In perfect harmony with the Andaluza’s expressive face, the fan is a magic wand, the power of which is easier to feel than to explain. Jose Maria Blanco White, “Letters from Spain” Hand-painted fan by Anna Huling. Each female guest to her Oct. 13, 2001 wedding in Santa Monica, California received one as a gift/favor. My wife Anna Huling, who died in 2024, designed a signature line out of Los Angeles from 1994 to 2004 and then designed lingerie for Honeydew Intimates and streetwear for Material Girl. These are Anna's designs, from her own closet. She was a Rock Star. http:www.instagram.com/annahulingdesigns Hear her story on NPR: https://www.wbur.org/.../04/30/thre