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Song Brocade (Song Jin)
Song Jin, a renowned traditional Chinese silk handicraft, is predominantly produced in Suzhou, earning it the name "Suzhou Song Jin."
Song brocade is known for its soft texture, vibrant colors, elegant floral patterns, and profound historical significance. It embodies strong national characteristics, with a unique organizational structure and complex craftsmanship. Its artistic style is both elegant and simple, rich in the characteristics of its era, and it is celebrated as the "splendid crown" of Chinese textiles. Alongside Nanjing Yunjin and Sichuan Shu brocade, Song brocade is one of China's "three famous brocades."
Source: China Arts and Crafts Society
Gambiered Canton Gauze (Xiang Yun Sha)
Gambiered Canton gauze, also known as “Xiangyunsha” in Chinese, is a fabric of exceptional elegance and rich cultural heritage.
This luxurious textile is renowned for its unique dyeing and finishing process, which involves soaking the fabric in gambier extract and coating it with river mud. The fabric then undergoes a series of steaming, boiling, and sun-drying steps, resulting in a glossy, lightweight, waterproof, and durable material.
Available in various fibers, including silk, cotton, linen, blends, and synthetic materials, Gambiered Canton gauze is characterized by its natural imperfections, adding to its charm and authenticity. Additionally, the fabric emits a subtle fragrance from the plants used in its production, enhancing its appeal.
Source: China-ASEAN Panorama and Orientaldg
