JML My Foldaway Fan - Portable, collapsible, freestanding personal fan

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Modern powered mechanical hand fans: hand fans which appear as mini mechanical rotating fans with blades. These are usually axial fans, and often use blades made from a soft material for safety. These are usually battery operated, but can be hand cranked as well. A woman holding a flat oval fan with a Chinese painting from the painting "Appreciating Plums" by Chen Hongshou (1598–1652). See also, the gunbai, a military leader's fan (in old Japan); used in the modern day as an umpire's fan in sumo wrestling, it is a type of Japanese war fan, like the tessen.

The Chinese also innovated the design of the folding fan by creating the brisé fan ('broken fan'). [12] :161 The Fishyu offers an eight-hour operating time and is chargeable via USB port. You can also use it as a desk fan – simply place it in the circular holder that’s included. Typically, you can expect a portable fan to last between 2 and 8 years. A portable fan’s lifespan will depend on the type you have, how often you use it, and how well you take care of it. If you leave your fan running all day, everyday, it will likely not last as long as something used sparingly. Rechargeable batteries can lose maximum potential power over time so it’s important to not overcharge them (i.e., leave them plugged in after they’ve reached full capacity). Sun exposure and water like rainfall can have an impact, too, and it’s wise to make sure not to use an indoor fan outdoors, as that can affect its lifespan as well. Additionally, cleaning your fan regularly according to the instructions provided always helps.Hand fans originated about 4000 years ago in Egypt. Egyptians viewed them as sacred objects, and the tomb of Tutankhamun contained two elaborate hand fans. [1] Ancient Europe [ edit ] Eros offering a fan and a mirror to a lady. Ancient Greek amphora from Apulia, Archaeological Museum in Milan, Italy

Gitter, Kurt A. Japanese fan paintings from western collections. Publisher - New Orleans Museum of Art (1985). ISBN 0-89494-021-XIn the 15th and early 16th century, Chinese folding fans were introduced in Europe and later played an important role in the social circles of Europe in the 18th century. [4] [29] :82 The Portuguese traders first opened up the sea route to China in the 15th century and reached Japan in the mid-16th century, [30] :26 and appear to be the first people who introduced Oriental (Chinese and Japanese) fans in Europe which lead to their popularity, as well as the increased oriental fan imports in Europe. [4] [31] :251 Nussbaum, Louis Frédéric et al. (2005). " Ōgi" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 738., p. 738, at Google Books If a regular fan is too slow to fade the flush, then a cooling mist working alongside a jet of air will see you return to normal temperatures in a flash. This model from HandFan features a 55ml water tank, spritzing while it blows out air, to keep you cool.

The folding fan ( Chinese: 折扇), invented by Japan, was later introduced to the Chinese in the 10th century. [11] [5] :12 In 988 AD, folding fans were first introduced in China by a Japanese monk from Japan as a tribute during the Northern Song dynasty; these folding fans became very fashionable in China by the Southern Song dynasty. [8] :8,12–16 The folding fans were referred to as "Japanese fans" by the Chinese. [5] :15 While the folding fans gained popularity, the traditional silk round fans continued to remain mainstream in the Song dynasty. [5] :16 The folding fan later became very fashionable in the Ming dynasty; [4] however, folding fans were met with resistance because they were believed to be intended for the lower-class people and servants. [5] :17 A large group that continues to use folding hand fans for cultural and fashion use are drag queens. Stemming from ideas of imitating and appropriating cultural ideas of excess, wealth, status and elegance, large folding hand fans, sometimes 12 inches (30cm) or more in radius, are used to punctuate speech, as part of performances, or as accessories to an outfit. Fans may have phrases taken from the lexicon of drag and LGBTQ+ culture written on them, and may be decorated in other ways, such as the addition of sequins or tassels. The most ancient ritual Chinese fan is the wumingshan, also known as zhangshan, which is believed to have been invented by Emperor Shun. [6] It is characterized with a long handle and the fan looks like a door in shape. [6] This type of fan was used for ceremonial purposes. [6] While its shape evolved throughout the millennia, it remained used as a symbol of imperial power and authority; it continued to be used until the fall of the Qing dynasty. [6] Tuanshan [ edit ] In later centuries, Chinese poems and four-word idioms were used to decorate fans, using Chinese calligraphy pens. The Chinese dancing fan was developed in the 7th century. Panati, Charles (2016). Panati's extraordinary origins of everyday things. Book Sales. ISBN 978-0-7858-3437-3. OCLC 962329974.Hutt, Julia & Alexander, Helene. Ogi: A History of the Japanese Fan. Art Media Resources; Bilingual edition (February 1, 1992) ISBN 1-872357-08-3

Find sources: "Hand fan"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( April 2017) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Another popular type of Chinese fan was the palm leaf fan pukuishan ( Chinese: 蒲葵扇), also known as pushan ( Chinese: 蒲扇), which was made of the leaves and stalks of pukui ( Livistona chinensis). [10] Zheshan [ edit ] Wallis, Wilson D. (2003). Culture and progress. Kenneth Thompson. London. ISBN 978-1-136-47940-3. OCLC 857599674. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link)