Hundred Birds Toward the Phoenix
United Nations Registration No.00177
Heritage Since
Based on a 1,000-year-old embroidery style favored in royal circles
Collector Grade
Rare phoenix & flock motif, typically reserved for high-ranking imperial gifts
Manual Hours
Embroidered over 3+ artisan days, balancing bird detail, symmetry, and color flow
📜 Story Behind the Craft
This fan revives a poetic symbol of harmony and nobility: the phoenix encircled by a hundred birds. In ancient Chinese tradition, the phoenix represents virtue and prosperity, while the flock’s reverence reflects unity and peace under wise leadership. Inspired by Jiangnan’s lyrical spirit, the embroidered design captures this timeless narrative in a format once cherished by imperial ladies and scholars alike.
📐 Product Specifications
- Diameter of fan: 7.9 inches
- Full height with stand: 16.9 inches
- Technique: Double-sided Su embroidery
- Materials: Silk organza, hand-dyed silk threads, carved wood stand
- Set includes: Fan, tassel, and wooden display stand
- Color: Yellow frame with multicolor embroidery
🤝 Made with Care
Entirely handmade by experienced Suzhou artisans, this fan employs silk threads of varying fineness to achieve subtle gradients and lifelike detail. The structure is delicately mounted on a curved bamboo handle, and the stand is crafted from dark hardwood with traditional floral motifs.
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
- Technique: Double-sided embroidery — identical on both sides without visible knots
- Threads: Hand-twisted silk in over 40 color blends for feather and cloud effects
- Frame: Bent bamboo with decorative jade bead and silk tassel
- Base: Polished hardwood, hand-carved in traditional patterns
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
Originating in Suzhou, the heart of classical Chinese embroidery, Su embroidery (苏绣) is known for its subtle elegance, precision, and poetic sensibility. Each piece is created by master embroiderers who undergo years of training to perfect this meditative craft. The studio producing this fan continues the legacy of traditional silk arts dating back over 2,000 years.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Imperial Silk and Embroidery Traditions
Su embroidery is one of the “Four Great Chinese Embroideries,” known for its intricate detail, delicate structure, and harmony of color. This piece reflects Jiangnan’s refined culture and aesthetic ideals.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00177: Chinese Sericulture and Silk Craftsmanship
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
By owning this fan, you honor a living art form passed through generations—both delicate and enduring, like the silk threads it’s made from.
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