In Ancient China, calligraphy was carved onto ox scapula and tortoise plastrons. Although the art form originated in China, like many other things from China, calligraphy eventually spread to Korea, Japan, and to a lesser extent, Vietnam. Calligraphy characters are generally written in simpler ancient variations of modern standard Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean.

These hand fans offer the intricate artistry of traditional East Asian calligraphy at a fraction of the cost. Use them as decorations of for your next party or event. Don’t stop there though; look through our large assortment of paper lanterns and paper parasols.