Abaniko

An abaniko (from the Spanish word abanico, "fan") is a type of hand fan from the Philippines.

Description

The abaniko is common accessory for the baro't saya, the traditional ladies’ attire. Various ways of using and holding the abaniko may convey different meanings. For example, an open abaniko that covers the chest area is a sign of modesty, while rapid fan movements express the lady's displeasure.^[1]

Abaniko is sometimes referred to as

In sport

Abaniko is the term for a striking blow in the

Eskrima that resembles a fanning motion. It is executed with a single bastón (hardwood or rattan stick).^[3]

See also

• Apir
• Pamaypay

References

Look up abaniko in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

1. ^ http://www.diwa.ph/kaluskos/pdfs/back/81/KLS3_1.pdf^{[permanent dead link]} Kaluskos (Filipino)
2. ^ Scalice, Joseph (2009). Pasyon, Awit, Legend: Reynaldo Ileto's Pasyon and Revolution Revisited, a critique (MSc). University of California, Berkeley.
3. ISBN 0-8048-3145-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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