Bian Mian 便面, Ancient Chinese Women Go Out With A “Knife”? | 便面－古人居然用刀当作扇子？
In ancient China, there was a kind of “knife”, which could neither be used for cutting vegetables nor for self-defense,...
12 April 2025
traditional chinese fan
2023
Yu Pei 玉佩 (Jade Pendant), Chinese Jade Accessory
We often see Yu Pei (Chinese: 玉佩 ; pinyin: yù pèi) or Jade Pendant in historical and costume films/dramas. Why...
15 July 2023
Tuan Shan 团扇, Moon-Shaped Chinese Fan
Tuan Shan (Chinese: 团扇 ; pinyin: tuán shàn), also known as Gong Shan (宫扇) and Wan Shan (纨扇), originated in...
15 June 2023
History & Use of Traditional Chinese Fan
What does a traditional Chinese fan look like? Although they are no longer available in material form, according to Mr....
6 June 2023