Oriental Wall Fans

Collecting Oriental wall fans is a fascinating pursuit that was popular early in the 20th century. In the last 20 years, collecting they have become popular again. Exhibits of wall fans can be seen at museums worldwide and excellent books are now being published after a long hiatus. In Asia, many establishments and homes prefer these decorative pieces over paintings. Even if you live in Europe, you can view an a fan in the Fan Museum in Greenwich, London, and DeFaecher Kabinett in Bieldefeld, Germany, which exclusively exhibits them.

One of the great appeals of wall fans is their history. Dating back through many dynasties and centuries, they contain an essence of the past while appearing chic and modern in contemporary culture. The demand for the Asian wall fan has been increasing, as is evident in the growing number of websites selling them on the Internet. These Oriental decorations come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The different designs and colors are virtually limitless.

Usually a wall fan is painted on one side with non-toxic acrylic or emulsion paint. The fabric is usually canvas, but higher quality varieties are made from cotton, 100% high grade polyester or silk. The wall fans sold on Oriental-décor.com are all unique because they are hand-painted by a master artist. This means that's that no two such pieces will be exactly identical.

Decorating your home with Asian wall fans has many benefits. For one, these Asian decorative pieces are inexpensive compared to most paintings of comparable size. Second, the design and shape of an Oriental wall fan, although centuries old, has a more modern look than a conventional painting. Third, fans can be displayed in groups or set together in themes, while paintings generally need to stand alone. If you are decorating your home, give the Oriental wall fan a try. You may be pleasantly surprised.