The fan has silk instead of paper on it and that is nice, however I was a little bit sad that the back side has exposed wood showing. I thought for the price the fan would be silk on both sides and the spine of the fan would be hidden inside like the old fans used to be. But I don't guess anything is like it used to be is it? It is light weight and closes up nicely. It does move some air. Living in Alabama, that is important.