Wang Xing Ji
Time-Honored BrandWang Xing Ji · Zhejiang · Founded 1875
Founded in Hangzhou in 1875, Wang Xing Ji is a century-old fan workshop renowned for its exquisite black paper fans. Each fan embodies the refined craftsmanship and cultural heritage of Jiangnan, blending practicality with artistic elegance.
Brand Story
Wang Xing Ji Fan Workshop was founded in Hangzhou in 1875 (the first year of the Guangxu reign) by Wang Xingzhai. Wang learned fan-making from his father and excelled in crafting black paper fans. He selected high-mountain bamboo from western Zhejiang and Xuan paper from Anhui, undergoing multiple meticulous processes. The fan surface was coated with persimmon lacquer, giving it a glossy black finish and durability. His wife, Chen Ying, was also a skilled fan maker, and together they refined their craft. Adhering to the principle of 'fine workmanship yields exquisite products,' their fans were sold both domestically and internationally, favored by scholars and literati. During the late Qing and early Republic periods, Wang Xing Ji's black paper fans were presented as tribute to the imperial court, earning the title 'Tribute Fans.' In the Republic era, the main store was established on Qinghefang Street in Hangzhou, making it a leader in Jiangnan's fan industry. Wang Xing Ji not only preserved traditional techniques but also integrated calligraphy and painting onto fan surfaces, transforming fans into cultural artifacts that combine utility and art, embodying the refinement and elegance of Jiangnan culture. In 2008, its fan-making craft was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list, making it a cultural treasure among China's time-honored brands.
“Fine craftsmanship yields exquisite fans, passed down through a millennium.”
Signature Products
Coated with persimmon lacquer, glossy black and durable, a traditional classic. (100-1000 RMB)
With a pristine white surface ideal for painting and calligraphy, elegant and refined, suited for scholars. (50-500 RMB)
Framed with sandalwood, emitting a subtle fragrance, combining practicality and collectible value. (200-2000 RMB)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Zhejiang（浙江）
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Cultural Note
Wang Xing Ji's fan-making involves dozens of steps, including material selection, bamboo sawing, splitting, pasting, folding, coloring, and sizing, with the unique persimmon lacquer coating technique for black paper fans. Fan surfaces often feature landscapes, flowers, birds, and calligraphy, integrating painting and calligraphy, reflecting the delicacy of Jiangnan handicrafts and the refined taste of literati.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Wang Xing Ji founded?
Wang Xing Ji was founded in 1875, originating in Zhejiang, Zhejiang, primarily in the Crafts field.
What is the signature product of Wang Xing Ji?
Its signature product is Black Paper Fan. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
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