Double-Sided Embroidered Silk Round Fan — Wooden Handle

Before folding fans, there was silk stretched on a bamboo hoop — the round fan, held at shoulder height, moving slow. Ours is silk-faced, bamboo-handled, and as useful on a still August evening as it was a thousand years ago.

What You Get

• Double-sided hand-embroidered silk tuan shan fan (lingjuan silk surface on wooden frame)

• Overall length approx. 36 cm; fan face diameter approx. 21cm; ~70 g

• Handle wood: [FILL confirm handle wood]

• Available motifs: [designs — peony, lotus, phoenix, magnolia]

• Fully hand-embroidered; display stand sold separately

Double-Sided Embroidery, Explained

Su-style double-sided embroidery stitches mirrored patterns onto a single layer of silk. Thread knots are concealed within the frame, so no knots are visible from either side. This craft makes the fan feel like two separate paintings sharing one core — and every finished fan is uniquely one of a kind.

The Slow Fan, Honestly

As a fan, silk stirs soft, wide gusts of air — gentle, never harsh. Its quiet magic shines on the other three hundred days of the year: hung on a wall hook, resting on a display stand, leaned against a dark shelf. It is an accessible way to bring handcrafted art into your space.

Occasions It Fits

Perfect with Hanfu, for festivals, wedding-day shade, wall decor, or as a thoughtful gift for someone hard to shop for. Hand double-sided embroidery at this price is rare; most comparable Su-style pieces cost many times more.

Care

Keep dry and away from direct sunlight — UV light fades silk threads gradually over time. Wrap it in soft cloth for storage; do not fold the silk surface. Use a soft brush only along the wooden frame to remove dust.

A Note on Variation

Hand embroidery carries the subtle marks of the maker. Your peony or lotus will sit at its own gentle angle, just as the embroiderer stitched it. The listing photo shows our design family; your fan is a sibling, not an identical twin.