The production of elegant fans in Hangzhou has a long history and has been enjoying a widespread renown since the ancient times. Wangxingji Fan Mill, of which Wangxingji Fan Industrial Co., Ltd. grew out, was set up by Wang Xingzhai in the year of 1875. With the exquisite workmanship, unique functions and elegant taste, Wangxingji fan was famous as one of the three matchless products in Hangzhou besides Zhejiang's silk and the Longjing Tea at that time.
After so many hardships and troubles, Wangxingji Fan Mill has experienced 126 years of time. In carrying on, developing and strengthening the undertaking, the mill has constructed a colorful kingdom of fans with its traditional techniques, rich varieties and quality brand, and become the only old fan mill still existing in China. There are more than 400 varieties of products in 15 categories. For example, the black-paper fan has the fame of "a fan is like half of an umbrella". The fine silk fan is of delicate beauty. The hanging fan is extraordinarily dignified and impressive in appearance. The silk dancing fan is graceful. The sandalwood fan is inexpensive but elegant. The fans made by Wangxingji are called "the treasure of oriental art" by overseas friends.