Fanmaking

/ˈfænmeɪkɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The craft, process, or occupation of making fans; the art and business of fan manufacture.

Etymology

Gerund form of 'fan' (as a verb) combined with 'making.' This term appears in historical trade documents, particularly from the 16th-18th centuries in Europe and Asia.

Kelly Says

Fanmaking involved 30+ different specialized trades—some people only made fan sticks, others only painted, others only assembled—it was like the iPhone factory of the Renaissance!

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