Monday, October 11, 2010

Term for the Day: Fan Guards

The long decorative casing which comprises the rigid right side of a hand fan is referred to as the “guard.”  The guard serves to protect the fan when it is folded and provides support when the fan is open.  Usually, the guard is comprised of the same material as the “sticks” (the supports which hold each fold of the fan) and will exhibit a more ornate form of decoration.

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