Folding Fan --- Facial makeup of Peking Opera

In China, fan originated from the yu-shun period and since then it has a long history of more than 3,000 years. At first, fan is mainly as a decoration for emperors and high officails, but now it is not only for daily use, but also has greatly shown the wisdom of Chinese culture arts. In hot weather, fan can be a tool to make a flow of cool air. And for elegant ladies and noble gentlemen, fans may also be a decorative accessories, just like purses and handkerchiefs. Fan has a variety of types, such as feather fan, palm fan, round silk fan and folding fan etc. Folding fan comes from the Song Dynasty and it is very popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This fan is made of bamboos and silk patterned with all kinds of facial makeup of Peking opera. Peking opera is the eccence of Chinese culture, and it has played a leading role in Chinese opera stages. With a classical and artistic fan in hand, you will make your look fabulous always. Length: 12"3/4 Preparation Time: 2-3 working days