Introduction of fan manufacturing technology

Fan skill is one of the traditional handicraft skills of Han nationality in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, and it is also one of the national intangible cultural heritage. Su Fan is a specialty of Suzhou, which is famous for its elegance, exquisiteness and artistic features. It has a long history and is famous abroad. Including folding fans, sandalwood fans and silk Gong Shan, collectively referred to as "Suzhou elegant fans". Since Ming and Qing Dynasties, Su Fan has been widely spread in Suzhou and its surrounding areas. Suzhou elegant fan integrates various exquisite crafts such as modeling, mounting, carving, inlaying and painting. On May 20th, 2006, the fan-making technique was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.