Zoltamulata Beautiful Traditional Hand Fan Alata of Gods and Royal Insignia Length 13cm

According to mythology- "The royal fan is a symbol that it will ease the suffering of the people. The current items of regalia -- most of which were created under the orders of Rama I -- may be no more than 250 years old." original measurement approximately. 1. Jhalor (Frill) .4 Inch 2, Kanaula (Triangular motif) .2 Inch 3. Malli (Mogra) .2 Inch 4. Lace .01 Inch 5. Lord Jagannath .7 Inch 6. Bito (Piping) .01 Inch 7.Bento (Handle) .3 Inch 8. Then bito (piping) is stitched (hem stitch) 9. Finally ihalor (frill) is attached to the craft. In the modern age they do not strictly adhere to the traditional rule' but modify according to their desire and to that of the customers demand. 4. Alata : (Hand fan mean Alata : (Hand fan meant for religious use ) A. Instruments required: a. Frame of alata b. Needle B. Items required: a. Cloth - 2.5 metres b. Thread c. Lace C. Procedure: This is a fan used for religious and ceremonial purpose. 1. Frame is made of bamboo / cane with the usual size of 1.5 ft. and is red in color. 2. The cloth is folded into two layers. 3. Two sides of the cloth are cut and embroidered upon. The outer most side is supposed to have a row of kanaula after which a row of birds / animals are to be stitched. Then two rows of kanaula are stitched followed by row of malli phula (mogra flower) while the center should have a utha phula (raised floweror stuffed lotus ) then the sides are joined and put in the frame. Frill is attached on which bito is stitched (tag stitch, then bito followed by run stitch for frill).