Handicraft: Handmade by the top traditional craftsman

Size: 22 cm

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The traditional Chinese handicraft folding fan, with its exquisite craftsmanship and unique design, has become an indispensable part of Chinese culture.

These fans are usually made of bamboo, silk or other natural materials and have rich historical significance and cultural connotations.

In ancient China, fans were widely used in various occasions such as court banquets, literary gatherings, and folk celebrations.

They not only had practical functions like cooling down in summer but also had symbolic meanings.

For example, the shape and color of the fan could represent different implications, such as roundness symbolizing reunion and completeness, squareness symbolizing stability and firmness, and red symbolizing joy and auspiciousness.

In addition, the patterns and characters on the fan could convey specific information or stories.

Bamboo is a common theme in Chinese painting because it symbolizes toughness, humility, and restraint.

The status of bamboo in Chinese culture is very high, known as "the friendship between gentlemen is as gentle as water."

Therefore, incorporating bamboo into the production of fans not only reflects the appreciation of natural beauty but also expresses the pursuit of moral qualities.

In addition to bamboo fans, there is also a type of fan made of silk fabric called Hanfu fan.

Hanfu is a traditional national costume of China with a long history and rich cultural connotations.

The design of Hanfu fan usually adopts the style of the Han Dynasty, such as wide sleeves, long skirts, and other elements.

These fans not only have practicality but can also be worn as decorations on the body, showing personal taste and social status.

In summary, traditional Chinese handicraft folding fans, bamboo fans in Chinese paintings, and Hanfu fans are all important components of Chinese culture.

Through their exquisite craftsmanship, unique designs, and rich implications, they show the Chinese people's pursuit of beauty and inheritance of traditional culture.