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To make a complete circle fan the ratio the length is 6 times the width of the height of the fan. so a 24 inch paper makes a 4" tall fan.
Types of Traditional Chinese Fans
Tuanshan (Round Fan): Also called the "Palace Fan," this rigid fan is typically circular or oval, stretched over a bamboo or ivory frame, and decorated with intricate embroidery or calligraphy. It is highly associated with court women and traditional Hanfu attire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuanshan
Zheshan (Folding Fan): This portable, folding fan can be opened and closed smoothly. Historically used by poets and scholars, they often feature painted landscapes, poetry, or delicate floral patterns and may include tassel decorations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_fan#Zheshan
Feather Fans (Yushan): Crafted from the feathers of graceful birds like cranes, geese, or peacocks, these were historically favored by nobility and military strategists
Everyday Cooling: A lightweight, portable way to stay cool on hot days.
Dance and Performance: Integral props in classical Chinese dance and theatrical performances.
Art and Calligraphy: Blank paper fans are often used as canvases for traditional brush painting.
Fashion & Decor: Popular accessories for cultural festivals and cosplay, and frequently displayed as wall art in homes and offices.
Tai Chi Fighting Fan: The Tai Chi fighting fan (or tessen in Japanese) is a unique martial arts weapon that blends graceful, flowing Tai Chi movements with explosive, combat-driven techniques. While primarily used today for choreographed Wushu and Tai Chi forms, it retains lethal historical applications.
Combat Applications
Historically, the folding fan was a deceptive, easily concealed weapon. In actual combat, practitioners used it in two primary ways:
Closed: Used as a short club, it is struck against an opponent’s pressure points, joints, or throat, and can be used to hook or parry strikes.
Open: The sharp or reinforced spines of the fan can be used to thrust or slash, while the sudden, loud crack of opening the fan is often used to distract or startle an attacker
In Chinese culture, the dragon is a highly auspicious and revered mythical creature symbolizing power, strength, good luck, and wisdom. Unlike Western dragons, which are often depicted as destructive monsters, Chinese dragons are benevolent, bringing rain for agriculture and prosperity to the land.
Symbolism by Color
The visual color of a dragon carries specific meanings:
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Yellow/Gold: The most prestigious color, symbolizing the emperor, nobility, wealth, and the harvest.
Red: Represents good fortune, joy, and fire, and is frequently used to ward off evil spirits.
Blue/Green: Tied to nature, the heavens, health, and tranquility.
Black: Associated with water, the underworld, and sometimes fierce storms.
The Dragon's Pearl
Dragons are frequently depicted chasing or holding a glowing, flaming pearl. This pearl symbolizes wisdom, spiritual energy, prosperity, and the moon. Together, the dragon represents power, while the pearl represents wisdom—the two must be in harmony for the land to prosper.
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Yin and Yang (Dragon and Phoenix)
In traditional Chinese cosmology, the dragon represents the Yang (the male, active, and powerful force). It is frequently paired with the Phoenix, which represents the Yin (the female, graceful, and peaceful force). Together, the dragon and phoenix symbolize marital harmony and ultimate balance
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