When looking for Chinese fans to purchase as collectible items, there are several styles available to choose from. These items are designed as decorative pieces and are made using natural bamboo and silk. The bamboo is used to create the sticks that move back and forth to open and close the unit.

These sticks will be covered with a silk fabric that will have a decorative design hand painted on the surface. This hand painted accent is usually colorful flowers native to the region, but can also be oriental birds, women or designs.

These items can be found in assorted colors ranging from delicate pastel pinks and blues to dramatic and elegant black and gold designs. The assorted styles are also available as dance fans, which the oriental culture uses as a decorative item for dance rather than an item to create wind.

Many of these have very ornate images painted on the surface using bright colors to capture the audience’s attention. Chinese fans can also depict scenes from their history or culture, which can include warriors, temples and animals.

In addition to new products there are also vintage styles available at slightly higher prices, which use many of the same colors and designs as the new items. One ornately styled vintage fan places decorative lace on the top one and a half inches with silk underneath an elegant gold metal piece on the bottom.

This item has a rich deep blue background with flowers in colors of red, lavender and yellow on the surface.