Folding fan is also called spreading fan, paper fan, fan, kneading fan, folding fan, folding fan, gathering bone fan, folding fan and cyclone fan. It is a foldable fan, with bamboo or ivory as the fan bone and tough paper or silk as the fan surface; When using it, it must be scattered, semi-regular, and scattered.

Folding fan has long been divorced from its original intention of fanning the wind and has become a completely emotional or cultural thing. Folding fans in the 20th century became folding fans in China. China is the largest producer and exporter in the world, and it is very popular in many countries.

2. Circular fan

Group fans are also called public fans and ten thousand fans. China traditional handicrafts and artworks. This is a round fan with a handle. Reunion dinner originated in China. Fans first appeared in Shang Dynasty, and were made of colorful pheasant hair, so they were called "barrier fans".

Before the Song Dynasty, fans were called round fans. China Tuan Fan usually draws a portrait of a lady on the fan. The round fan was invented by China, also known as Wan Fan, and was later introduced to Japan. Reunion dinner was introduced to Japan from the Tang Dynasty in Nara era. In Japan, the court nobles were the first to use round fans. It was not until the end of the Heian period that ordinary people were allowed to use it.

3. Feather fan

Feather fan has a history of 3,000 years and is a traditional handicraft in China. Huzhou feather fan is one of the traditional national products with a long history and unique style in China, and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad.

Ancient emperors used pheasant feathers to make long-handled feather fans as a ceremonial journey to show the noble authority of the king, which lasted for several generations until the Qing Dynasty. During the Three Kingdoms period, the goose feather fan in Zhuge Liang's hand was praised by later generations as a symbol of wisdom and talent. Feather fan is a light and smart thing, and the wind it blows is very suitable for the elderly, pregnant women and postpartum mothers and babies.

4. Silk fan

Silk fan is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts, belonging to Gongshan and produced in Zhejiang Province. Originally, it was a kind of enjoyment for aristocratic women. A fan made of fine yarn, silk, twill, etc. Generally round, also called "round fan". There are also waist circles, ellipses, and "off-bell". Suzhou produces the best. Beautiful shape, fine picture.

5. ivory fan

Ivory fan is a traditional art with distinctive features, which belongs to tribute and is a fine product of China fans. Ivory is delicate and tough, easy to carve and can be dyed. It is a precious material for making fans. The whole fan highlights the delicate and moist texture of ivory silk, which is solemn, elegant and antique.

The Palace Museum in Beijing treasures a carved round fan woven with ivory silk, which was a gift from Guangdong officials during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. This fan is banana leaf-shaped, 57.3cm long and 34. 1cm wide. The sector is made of white fine ivory silk with a width less than 1mm, which is even and delicate.

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