[5] Tuanshan with Chinese paintings and with calligraphy became very popular by the Song dynasty[4]: 8, 12–16  among court circles and artists[1] and even continued to be in use even by the end of the 19th century.

[6] They continue to be produced and sold in present-day China and has become a common form of accessory in Hanfu.

[5] The tuanshan also remained mainstream in China even after the growing popularity of the folding fans which originated in Japan.

[8] Fans play a significant aspect in Chinese culture and Chinese life regarding of social identities and ranks,[1] having functional usage such as cooling and facilitates air circulation and was used as a sartorial accessory and held an important ceremonial use.

[3][10]: 256  Traditionally, they were made of bamboo or ivory with silk fabric, which would stretch across the rigid frame.