Decorative Fans

Decorative fans are fun to collect and really work well to enhance any room. The decorative fan has been in existence for thousands of years, dating back to the Egyptian dynasties right up through to today. Decorative fans come in wide range of sizes, with the smallest being around 10 inches in height (sometimes called hand fans) and the largest being around six feet high and 10 feet long. But the most common size for decorative fans is either 24 inches or 35 inches (in height).

Decorative fans usually reflect the time period and place they are made. For example, thousands of years ago, decorative fans were made of animal hair, leaves of trees and even blades of grass. Today, most fans are made from synthetic material (like nylon or polyester) and attached to bamboo wood. Decorative fans from different parts of the Orient usually possess different artwork. For example, in China, most decorative fans have simple designs that reflect nature, while in Thailand, the decorative fans have more elaborate designs, usually of an Oriental landscape.

When decorative fans came to Japan, someone created a way to fold them and thus began a new phase in decorative fans. Today, decorative fans are foldable, light, fairly sturdy and beautifully designed. By being able to fold decorative fans, travelers could more easily take them back to their home country, only to see them change again. England and Europe came to love decorative fans and the rich displayed them in their homes and palaces.

The decorative fans sold in Thailand, where the offices of Oriental-decor.com is located, come in an almost endless variety of designs and colors. The artists who craft the decorative fans study under a master craftsman for years and then set about to carry on the tradition. Most decorative fans in Thailand, have Oriental landscape themes, but some artists focus on animals or people. www.Oriental-décor.com has a large variety of decorative wall fans that will enhance any room and make a perfect gift.