Silk Palace Fan In Ancient China

[cnfolkculture]

In ancient China ,people like to use fans as a accessory,especially in the palace,,the empress ,princess,and those female royal members are all fond of fans,,there were many kinds of fans,the silk palace fan is the most famous one among the fans. It spread far and wide since Han dynasty. There are round, hexagon, rectangle ones. Its face is made of silk. Some are made of thin silk or cloth. There are also single level or double level ones. Pictures are drawn on it, matched by teeth, bones, bamboo handles. The ancient style and elegance are obvious. It looks fine and pleasant.

The drawing is vivid, with clear gradations, has the effect of drawing on paper. "Drawing Flowers" refers to the drawing of women, flowers and birds, mountains and waters on the silk on the upper half of the fan. The picture is colorful and the drawing is fine and delicate.

[Crow]

Most of the ones that I have seen were quite beautiful.

[cnfolkculture]

yes,there are many kinds of designs.Some have paitings on them;other may have calligraphy or proverb.