Summer is coming, and the temperature is gradually rising.
During the Qin and Han dynasties, there was a clear record of fans. With the passage of time, after the Han Dynasty, the appearance of folding fans brought about great changes.
The development of fans in the Ming Dynasty reached its heyday, and fans at that time were not only necessities in life, but also a symbol of status. Fans in the Western Han Dynasty were already very luxurious, with large sizes and fine craftsmanship, and the commonly used materials included precious materials such as ivory, sandalwood and lacquered wood.
The delicate patterns on the fan surface add to the artistic value of the fan.
The appearance of fans has provided a more comfortable environment for people. In ancient times, people fanned fans mainly to drive away heat and cool off, among which fan-shaped fans and flat fans were the two most common types.
Cao Zhi during the Three Kingdoms period is a good example, when he wrote a poem in seven steps, he held a fan in his hand.
The fan, an object with a long history, has evolved in form and function throughout history. In ancient times, fans were originally used to shade the sun and dissipate heat, and later gradually evolved into an ornament and gift.
Nowadays, fans are used to cover the face in addition to their basic function. Whether in ancient or modern times, the fan is one of the important symbols of Chinese culture.
Fans have a long history, thousands of years old, although their application is not as common as it used to be. Literature such as "Shuowen Jie Zi", "Song of Resentment", and "Xijing Miscellaneous Records" record the history and culture of fans.