What are the types of fans?

There are many kinds of fans in China, including bamboo fan, wheat fan, betel nut fan, palm leaf fan, silk fan, feather fan, wood carving fan, jade carving fan, tooth carving fan, sandalwood fan, folding fan, round fan, silk fan, palm leaf fan, cocoon fan, wax fan, bamboo silk fan, printing paper fan and plastic fan. They are famous at home and abroad for their beautiful shapes and exquisite craftsmanship, and have become rare handicrafts.

Let's start with the types of fans.

Fans can be divided into folding fans and wan fans in form; According to fan materials, there are banana fans, paper fans, wooden fans, silk fans, feather fans, straw fans and so on. According to the purpose, it can be divided into daily fan, craft fan, ceremony fan and dance fan.

Folding fan is the most common form of fan because it can be opened and closed freely. It is not only the most practical, but also the best fan collection. Wan Fan is also available now, but it is not common now; Now, if you want to see Wan Fan, you'd better refer to the painting of a lady-Lin Daiyu, with frowning eyebrows and holding Wan Fan, which is the most classic image of Wan Fan in ancient times.

Banana fan is a fan made by slightly processing banana leaves. It is simple to make, low in price and practical, but it cannot be folded at will and is inconvenient to store. Only common in rural areas.

A daily fan is a fan used every day when the weather is hot. There is nothing to say. Craft fans do not aim at practicality, but pursue exquisiteness and strangeness, and their sizes vary greatly. They are the most diverse and collectible fans.

Dance fans are usually attached with silk edges, which are very beautiful when dancing. They are not only used in folk arts such as yangko dance, but also in the professional stage of fan dance. In addition, there are some special fans, such as fans made of steel as weapons, advertising fans as information carriers and so on.

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