Where Did Hand Fans Originate. Origin of the folding fan. From Ancient Egypt to Imperial China to Victorian England hand fans have been used as fashionable pieces by royals as well as ritualistic ornaments by religious figures.
Nowadays it is widely believed that in Victorian times fans were used much like gloves or parasols for relaying secret messages. The Traditional Hand Fan is an accessory released. A Brief History of the Hand Fan Victorian-era women in England with one carrying a traditional hand fan.
Folding fans are thought to have originated in the Orient between the 7th and 10th Centuries and it was there they first became a part of daily life.
They were often bejeweled as well. The upcoming From Earth to Fire sale London 1 May includes a charming selection of fans. Shaken in hand and a cool breeze embraces you this is one description of the cooling power of the delicate Chinese fan. The Italians became the first users of the hand fan in Europe.
