Casa de Diego

If you are looking for something more authentic than check out this place for your Spanish fan. But remember, that authentic isn't cheap. These are high quality fans. They carry a little bit of everything.... to include some amazing antiques... true pieces of art and history

Pricey but Beautiful designs :) definitely worth the visit & shop.

Located on the Puerta del Sol, stepping into Casa de Diego takes you back into time where strolling with a cane, umbrella, parasol or fan was commonplace. The selection is almost overwhelming, but the staff is friendly and there are a wide variety of price points. It was nice to see that they didn’t push the highest priced items first and highlighted the handcrafted/painted differences between each.

Walk into the store and step into old-world customer service. All of the employees give exemplary customer service. That, in addition to hand fans, canes and umbrellas—all handmade!! Great quality and decent prices. Complimentary gift wrapping too!!

A beautiful shop with stunning fans and other items. I purchased one and found the staff friendly and helpful but would suggest they think about how they present the items so as not to detract customers. I had read about this place before I came, so went in looking for fans and saw only very expensive (900 euros plus) items behind glass inside. Had been happy to spend a bit more for something quality but this was still out of my price range. It was lovely to see the most high end fans with abalone, silk etc but I would suggest having some more variety in the display, as it was not immediately obvious there was more I could purchase and was a bit intimidating. The second time I came past I looked again and happened to see a fan in a side window I liked more in my price range (80 euros) so took a photo, went in and asked about it in my poor Spanish. The staff were very helpful and the lady I spoke to went to the back and got the fan I had asked about, plus a whole box of others in the same price range (40-80). This was great and I can't help but think if more of those were out it might encourage more shoppers who want something in that middle price range. The first impression I got was overwhelmingly very high end expensive fans and some 15 euro options which weren't what I'd wanted. If people aren't brave enough to ask they might assume it's all highly expensive and miss out on the lovely experience I had. Just my thoughts, although clearly it's doing well so maybe they don't need to cater to that demographic! Overall great and would recommend. Very happy with my fan which I will display on my vanity and hopefully treasure for a long time to come.

Such a beautiful store!! I went inside and showed the employee a photo of multiple fans I saw in the window that I liked, she brought me all of those fans, plus brought out an entire drawer of similarly sized and priced fans so I had my pick of what I would like. Even as she was helping me, she did not hover or pressure me to buy anything in the store. They had such a variety of colors, styles, designs, and sizes it was hard to choose. There is a really wide range of prices, (from 20€-1000+€) and I was originally nervous to ask for something in my range, but the employees were so kind once I did. It made the experience so enjoyable and fun to pick out such an excellent souvenir. Once so I had decided on my fan, she asked if it was a gift and hand wrapped it up in paper and a box so that it really felt special. They also had a wide array of umbrellas, canes, and hair accessories to choose from. All of the fans I saw had “Casa de Diego, Madrid” painted on them, so it really made it feel like a true souvenir and not just a fan from any old place. I went in once before I purchased something just to look around, and not one staff member seemed annoyed or irritated. So even if you haven’t committed to purchasing something, I would 100% recommend stopping in just to see what they have to offer!!

Location is pretty good and so the selection. I found the quality to be not that good, specially the prices they have put up on the items. Staff is welcoming and helpful.

Very neat place for traditionally made fans, parasols, shawls or castanets. Products handcrafted, many on-site. Items ranging from kids/gift quality all the way to professionally carved, rare wood, hand painted fans that cost over $500 EUR. It's fun just to look at the items. English speaking salesperson. Great spot to pick up a traditional souvenir that is unique to spain.

Casa de Diego is a very small shop on the Puerta Del Sol. I had heard it was overpriced, but checked it out anyways. I really wanted to find an authentic gift for my sister from Spain. I thought a hand painted fan would be something she'd like. And this was the place to go. I was pleasantly surprised by the price range. I bought two fans on the mid-high end, but I really like them. I skipped the specially designed stands because at 100€ a piece, I can't afford the stand to cost more than the fan. The service in the store was good. They were pleasant, but a little abrupt. It could have been the language barrier. So I won't really fault them. Other items including Paraguas (umbrellas) can be found here. Definitely worth at least a look in the Windows if only to admire the handiwork.

Great cultural experience. This shop is in the heart of Puerta De Sol and offers a look into the more traditional past of Spain. Hand painted fans adorn the walls and windows, and they are quite beautiful to look at. The range of prices was $24-$300. We bought one to take home as a gift for a relative.