Handicraft: Handmade by the top traditional craftmen team.

Size: 27 cm

Artistic & Historical Background:          Listen
The painting shows a beautiful artwork, which is a traditional Chinese craft - a fan.

The fan is painted with a delicate Chinese ink wash painting of a peacock perched on a branch.

The material of the fan is silk, and it is embroidered with golden patterns.

This artwork not only has high artistic value but also carries rich cultural connotations and historical significance.

Fans have a long tradition in Chinese history, dating back to around 260 BC during the Warring States period.

Initially used for sunshade and cooling purposes, fans gradually evolved into decorations and ritual objects.

In traditional Chinese culture, fans symbolize elegance, nobility, and wisdom.

The patterns on the fan usually convey auspiciousness, such as peonies, lotuses, etc.

The peacock represents beauty, nobility, and mystery.

Combining these two elements creates a unique artistic style that showcases the charm of traditional Chinese culture and reflects the artist's creativity and talent.

In addition to its artistic value, this artwork also has practical uses.

Fans can be used for cooling and as gifts for family and friends.

During traditional Chinese festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, people perform various dances and theatrical performances using fans.

Therefore, this fan is not only an artwork but also a practical item for daily life.

In conclusion, this traditional Chinese craft - the fan, with its exquisite artistic design, rich cultural connotations, and practical functions, has become one of the treasures of traditional Chinese culture.

It is not only a decoration and ritual object but also a cultural symbol that carries historical memories and national spirit.