Feather fan

Feather fan

　　　　Feather fan: The Huzhou feather fan is known for its flat, thin feathers, soft texture, gentle breeze, and elegant design. It has gained fame both domestically and internationally for using premium materials and exquisite craftsmanship. Typically made from the wings and tails of wild birds such as wild geese, eagles, cranes, owls, and swans sourced from lakes like Hongze Lake and Poyang Lake, the fan undergoes eleven processes: selecting feathers, cutting them into sections, sorting the sections, sewing the sections, joining tubes, stringing feathers, assembling the handle, shaping, padding, and painting. High-end traditional feather fans have handles woven from split crane or goose feather quills, fastened with agate, sandalwood, or copper rivets, making them very expensive. Ordinary handles are made of bamboo, wood, or even goat leg bones. There are over 100 types of feather fans, mainly including the Zhuge fan, peach-shaped fan, round fan, half-moon fan, and velvet-folded fan. Among these, the peach-shaped fan won first place in the 1981 National Fan Quality Competition for its beautiful design and superior craftsmanship.

( Huzhou)