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2025.09.12 17:18 GMT+8

Elegance in every fold: Anhui folding fans

Updated 2025.09.12 17:18 GMT+8
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Anhui folding fans, with bamboo ribs and painted silk or paper, embody the elegance of Jianghuai culture. /CGTN

Anhui folding fans, with bamboo ribs and painted silk or paper, embody the elegance of Jianghuai culture. /CGTN

Anhui folding fans, with bamboo ribs and painted silk or paper, embody the elegance of Jianghuai culture. /CGTN

Anhui folding fans, with bamboo ribs and painted silk or paper, embody the elegance of Jianghuai culture. /CGTN

Anhui folding fans, with bamboo ribs and painted silk or paper, embody the elegance of Jianghuai culture. /CGTN

Anhui folding fans are celebrated for their delicate frames and finely pleated surfaces. Crafted from resilient bamboo or wood, the ribs form a sturdy structure, while the paper or silk surface is often painted with landscapes, flowers or calligraphy — echoing the refined tastes of scholars. Opening and closing a fan is more than creating a breeze; it is an act of grace, carrying the cultural essence of Jianghuai Chinese culture with every movement. 

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