The methods and techniques of holding the round fan are as follows:
The first category is the pinch fan: the pinch fan is further divided into (vertical pinch fan, horizontal pinch fan and reverse pinch fan). The gesture of pinch fan is All are based on the orchid gesture.
The second type is holding the fan: holding the fan is divided into (holding the fan vertically, holding the fan horizontally, and holding the fan horizontally). The three ways of holding the fan are all based on holding the fan handle.
The third category is the clip fan: the clip fan is divided into (right clip fan, left clip fan, and top fan). The different shapes of the clip fan are based on holding the fan surface with your fingers.
The Tuan Fan (Palace Fan, Wan Fan) originated in China. It is a round fan with a handle. It is a traditional handicraft and artwork. The fan is often embroidered with landscapes and flowers in various styles. The uchiwa fan was introduced to Japan from the Tang Dynasty during the Nara period.
The fan first appeared in the Shang Dynasty. It was made of colorful pheasant feathers and was called "barrier fan". At that time, fans were not used to fan the wind and cool down, but to provide shade from the sun, wind and sand when the emperor went out on inspections.