Sandalwood Fans Facts and Features
Our sandalwood fans are handcrafted in China and made of the highest quality sandalwood. They are strung together at one end using very fine and clear fishing lines and on the other end, they are bound together with a metal or plastic that holds the bamboo ribs together when unfolded for use. Find these sandalwood hand fans with intricately-carved wood panels and designed Chinese calligraphy, floral and sunflowers, and the cute Chinese pandas.
At AsianIdeas.Com, we have a great passion for hand fans and we love to share this passion with you. Discover more about the
history of hand fans and how hand fans are made.
What Is Sandalwood?
Sandalwood, or Sandal tree, is a sweet-smelling evergreen tree that is native to the tropical regions of Asia, like India, Nepal, and Indonesia, and some parts of Australia. Sandalwood is yielded by trees
Santalacaea and
Santalum. As it ages, i.e., after about 15 to 20 years, it develops oil at the center of its trunk, and its wood color also turns dark. The tree is considered mature at 60 years old.
Sandalwood oil is in great demand everywhere and it is obtained from the roots of Sandalwood trees after the tree has matured to the age of forty to eight years. Oil extracted from sandalwood tree is transparent in color, has a light yellow shade, and a warm woody scent. Sandalwood has some effective medicinal properties that when harvested, it is processed as an ingredient for cosmetics, soaps, scented candles, and perfumes. The outer bark of the sandalwood tree is mostly used for carving and decorative articles, just like the case of our sandalwood hand fans.
Wood Hand Fans as Elegant Yet Sober Fashion Accessories
The first use of sandalwood fans:
Sandalwood fans were first invented in China in about 9th century when sandalwood slats were carved with either a fabric or paper. Machine-made sandalwood fans were introduced in around 19th century and they were more smooth and had a fine texture as compared to the handmade ones. Sandalwood fans later on became a symbol of Chinese culture and were considered as popular tourist souvenir.
Wood or Sandalwood Hand Fans - Perfect For Outdoor Parties & Beach Weddings
Wood hand fans are more of a fashion accessory as their vivid designs and artistic prints make them look classy when held in the hand. Sandalwood fans are the most commonly used wood fans because they are as stylish as most wood fans, plus they have a sandalwood scent, which makes them special and enough reason why they pass as excellent choice for gifts and keepsakes.
Sandalwood Fans Wedding Favors
Guests are really going to enjoy the air created by sandalwood fans and these are one fine choice when selecting wedding favors. Not only their practical use but their graceful designs will leave the guests enthralled. Sandalwood hand fans are available in different patterns, glossy finishes, floral designs and the ones with matching enclosures.
Buying Sandalwood or Wood Hand Fans
To buy quality and beautiful looking sandalwood hand fans, there is no better place to go than AsianIdeas.com. Irrespective of the reason behind buying sandalwood or wood hand fans, you can only find a collection that is ideal for all occasions at www.AsianIdeas.com
