Wooden Folding Fan

Available to buy individually or select as part of a Custom Curiosity Box.

A traditional folding fan made from lightweight wood. It can be held, opened and closed, offering a familiar action, repeated movement and the texture of the individual wooden sections to explore. When open, it can also be gently waved to create a light breeze.

Size: approximately 20 cm long when closed

Each item has been chosen with later-stage dementia particularly in mind, for qualities that may make it discoverable and invite interest, such as its texture, colour, familiarity, movement or sound. Everyone is different, so please consider the individual’s interests, abilities, preferences and circumstances when deciding whether an item is suitable, including whether support or supervision may be appropriate.

Please note that the Custom Curiosity Box and its optional contents have not been assessed or accredited by the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC).