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Feather Fans

As its name suggests,feather fans are made of feathers.Scholars believe it to be the oldest type of Chinese fan. The Chinese character for the word fanin-cludes the word featheras part of the compostion.The feathers from eagles,magpies,cranes, kingfishers and peacocks have all served as feather fan material. Up to the end of the han dynasty about 1,800 years ago, holding a feathere fan was fash-ionable amongst the literati and officials. By the beginning of the eighth century,the feather fan had become a deccoration. The emperor at that time would flank himself with 156 peacock feather fans when he received homage from his ministers. He also sent white feather fans to his ministers to show his favor. A noted poet of the time, Bai Juyi, noce wrote a poem about white feather fans. The translation is to the effect that:

White in natural color,

Round due to proper tailoring,

Soughing like wind in the trees,

And flosting in the air like a crane.

It retains coolness even in summer time,

And produces wind all the year round.

From your hand it brings autumn,

And under your arms it hides like a bright moon.

This poem captures the fondness for feather fans from more than 1,000 years ago.In the Song Dynasty, the 156 peacock feather fans were replaced by an even ore magnificent version of the same idea: four pheasant feather fans with stylized double dragons and phoenixes.

The emperors and their ministers of the Qing Dynasty were fond of hunting. They would often take ferocious vultures with them. This spawned the birth and popularty of the rectangular vulture feather fans amohnst the upper class. They were usually made of sis to nine feathers and could be as long as half a meter.The best of its kind were very expensive.

Today,China's feather fans are made mainly of goose feathers.Most are peach-shaped,consisting of about 40 feathers.On the snow-white wurface of fans,differentdesigns are made of gold and silver silk thread. Some include green peacockfeathers as edging and may include a red velvet flower in the middle, presenting a gorgeous picture.

Green Feather Fan

USD $6.99

Grey Feather Fan

USD $6.99

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Hi Lucy, If you recall, I emailed you regarding this red halter top over the summer. I finally purchased it! I can\\\\\\\'t wait till it arrives at my door. I can\\\\\\\'t wait till I wear it! My twin sister, Guia, also purchased the red halter top. She\\\\\\\'s excited as well! We\\\\\\\'re both going to wear it for the Christmas Party. I just wanted to tell you of my excitement of my purchase. Have an awesome day!Sincerely
Jo, Kota Kinabalu[Malaysia]28/11/2011
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I have heard very good things about these massagers, and looking forward to trying it out. I\'ve grabbed a couple as gifts, as well :)
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Hi Yes I just got it...I like it...great color...just what we wanted....thank you so much for your work and attention. We will buy a new dress soon. thanks again
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