30-12-2017: Indian Zardozi Hand fan Rajasthan A commemorative postage stamp (Miniature Sheet)

Zardozi embroidery Hand Fans are made glitteringly ornate and have heavily encrusted gold threadwork. The embroidered Zardozi hand fan is from Rajasthan which is antique and rare. 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 is releasing commemorativePostage Stamp (Miniature Sheet) on the following 16 Indian Hand Fans.