The beauty of Japanese Iron Fans is connected to their hundreds of years of history. * Each fan is sure to make a lovely addition to your home and bring along a measure of decor.The method of making folded hand fans dates back centuries. * It first appeard between 900 and 960 B.C.E. and later spread throughout Europe and the rest of Asia. Formerly known as indications of social status they now mainly serve as perfect home decorations..