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

Leather hand fans are from Kutch, Gujarat where the leather is hand-stitched into its desired shape and is further decorated with threads or wool on its seams. 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 releasingMiniature Sheets on the following 16 Indian Hand Fans.

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