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Mae Marshall is a successful freelance writer offering guidance and suggestions for consumers buying portable air conditioners, ceiling fans air filters and more. Her many articles can be seen at http://www.portable-air-conditioner-4u.com. She gives information and tips at http://www.portable-air-conditioner-4u.com/ceiling_fans.htm to help you save money and make informed buying decisions.
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Hand Fans Are Ancient Art Forms and Practical

By Mae Marshall | Published 11/28/2005 | Family | Unrated
Using a hand fan is still very popular today, especially in the Far East. At one time, using a fan stated your place in society. The earliest pictures of fans are found in China from 3000 BC but the Japanese are credited with this art form, and it is thought that the folding of the fan was to replicate the wings of a bat. You said a lot about yourself when you used this type of fan. I used one in church as a kid when we didn’t have air conditioning. Mine was not the folding style, but one that you would just wave. Now, hand fans are about any shape, design and material you can imagine. They can be political sayings and words on them, or they can literally have a picture of someone on them as well. We don’t seem to use hand fans as much here, maybe because every home and office seems to have air conditioning. We like having our hands free to multi task and it’s a little tough to do that and stay cool at the same time. There is something sort of mysterious about a hand fan. I think of shy women using a fan to hide their faces. We are more curious about what is hidden or things that seem to be forbidden. Using a hand fan can be just a form of eccentricity. The designer Karl Lagerfeld is always photographed with a fan. These art forms of the past should be pulled out and used whenever possible or simply mount them on a stand and admire their unique delicate artwork.

Hand fans are very delicate but sturdy enough to use on an every day basis. Treat them with care and they will last for a long time. Some tips for taking care of the folding fan would include: open and close them slowly as most will snap open or closed with only a slight gesture. If you apply too much strength, you can damage the fan. Take care when you put them in your purse or briefcase. They can easily damage if punctured by a pen or break if you have then in your pocket. Be careful not to put anything too heavy over them such as a camera. Some folding fans come with their own container for protection. Never let the fan get wet, and keep out of heat and humidity. If you have vintage fans on display, treat them as you would other pieces of art. Don’t let the elements damage them as they as very susceptible to heat, humidity and sunlight. Hand fans you will find today include:

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