In ancient Chinese culture, fans always went side by side with beauty. There were many kinds of fans in ancient China and Tuan Shan (round fan) was one of the most popular fans.
Round fan, with its moon-like shape, signifies the meaning of a union and happiness. It was always made of silk or satin and had poems or paintings on its surface. For ancient Chinese, round fans were not only tools for cooling themselves, but also symbolized their status and taste. Scholars would wave their fans to show off their grace while for women from noble families, fans were their fashion accessories to show their grace and beauty.
From Ming dynasty, round fans have grown to receive much appreciation from art collectors. It became a good accessory for both using and decoration to the house.
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