30-12-2017: INDIAN BEADS HAND FAN GUJARAT A commemorative postage stamp (Miniature Sheet)

Beads Hand Fan, Gujarat is the centre for bead craft across the country and it is also famous for its beads hand fans which are covered with colourful beads and have a silver handle. The origin of hand fans can be traced as far back as 4000 years ago in Egypt. The fan was seen as a sacred instrument used in religious ceremonies and was also seen as a symbol of power even in its early forms. The history of Indian Hand Fans is traced to ancient times for use in temples to fan deities, as well as in royal courts and households. Department of Posts releases commemorative postage Stamps (Miniature Sheet) on the following 16 Indian Hand Fans.