The manufacturing handcrafts of sandalwood fans include cutting, sawing, pulling, pyrographing, carving and assembling. Among which pulling and pyrographing are the two core technologies. Due to great difficulties of these two kinds of technologies, there are more than 500 people employed at the Suzhou Sandalwood Fans Factory, and only a several few who are able to carry out these two procedures.

When buying sandalwood fans, a few tips can be followed. First, the fragrance should be pleasant and natural. Second, the fan ribs should be well-proportioned and straight. Third, the carved designs should be vivid and with finely crafted.