Essay on hand fan

The fan is primarily used for fanning oneself in hot weather. The uchiwa fan subsequently spread to other parts of Asia, including Burma, Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, and such fans are still used by Buddhist monks as "ceremonial fans". Fans were also used in the military as a way of sending signals on the field of battle.

You can also create fans of any size: tiny fans for dolls or stuffed animals, or larger ones to cool off in the summer. Customize them by using any type of paper in any print. Their versatility and ease make them ideal rainy-day activities for any age.

Folding the Fan Lay the paper down on its decorative side. It should be back-side up, with the non-decorative or plain side facing you. Fold down the top edge by one third. Think of folding it like a hot dog bun; you want to fold along the longer edge to produce a long, skinny fold.

Hold the fan and tie off a handle with string. When looking at your fan, the handle will be the portion that does not contain the horizontal fold. Choose the length of the handle you want by holding different locations and seeing whats comfortable. While pinching the bottom of the fan, wind the yarn, thread or cord around it several times.