The decorative fan is 10 inches long and 18 inches wide when opened up. These are made in SPAIN and are really neat. Because they were made in Spain the wording on the fan is in SPANISH. This fan says VIRGEN DEL CARMEN. The basis of the fan or handle is made of plastic and is white with gold designs on it. Then there is the nylon fan part with the design of flowers and the Our Lady of Mt Carmel . Then there is WHITE Lace on the outside edge. A really lovely Catholic gift