silk fan
Elegant hand breeze
A silk fan is a handheld device for creating airflow, with fabric stretched over a folding or rigid frame.
Silk fans originated in East Asia and remain associated with traditional Chinese and Japanese culture, appearing in dance, ceremony, and decorative arts.
They fold flat for carrying and open with a flick of the wrist: She cooled herself with an ornate silk fan.
- foldingBending something over itself
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- folding screenHinged panels for partitioning
- geishaJapanese arts entertainer
- tea ceremonyRitualized beverage preparation
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- hand fanspunkah
- Chinese attireqipao, cheongsam, imperial robe, court robe, court dress
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Motor-driven air mover
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