Hey, about the durability of the Dioche Large Folding Silk Hand Fan for Tai Chi practice, here's what I found.

The manufacturer mentions it's made with bamboo ribs and silk cloth, so it's supposed to be lightweight but strong, which sounds good for Tai Chi.

But diving into the feedback we've seen, it gets a bit mixed. There are some folks who expected the materials to be a bit better. There's even a comment suggesting that the fan might not be real silk, but rather something that feels like plastic, which could be a letdown if you're big on quality and durability.

On the other hand, a bunch of people seem happy with how sturdy the fan is, particularly the bamboo parts. Bamboo's pretty robust and flexible, which works well with the kind of movements you'd do in Tai Chi.

So, you're getting different takes here. If having genuine silk and top-notch durability is crucial for you, you might want to look around a bit more.

But if you're okay with the possible trade-offs on the fan leaf material and you like the sound of those bamboo ribs, this fan could still work for you.

In the end, it's all about what you need most in your Tai Chi practice.