Soft Geometry of Fortune
United Nations Registration No.00177
Heritage Since
Originates from Western Han Dynasty embroidery techniques, ~2,100 years ago
Collector Grade
Fewer than 1% of silk shawls are fully hand-embroidered by certified heritage studios
Manual Hours
Up to 65 hours of full-process silkwork, including edge hemming and symbolic motif detailing
📜 Story Behind the Craft
Rooted in the heritage of Sichuan’s embroidery tradition, this design draws on ancient auspicious patterns such as the Eightfold Cloud Motif and the blooming Hibiscus, long symbols of harmonious fortune and graceful beauty. The motif represents “auspicious pathways in all directions,” expressing blessings of flourishing journeys and blooming success.
Crafted by Shujiang Brocade Institute, a state-designated intangible cultural heritage base, this shawl embodies more than fashion—it tells a story of legacy, craft, and culture passed through generations of needlework.
📐 Product Specifications
- Size: 74.8 × 19.7 inches (190 × 50 cm)
- Material: 100% Mulberry Silk, 19-momme weight
- Color: Elegant Taupe with Floral Embroidery (Design: Eightfold Blossom Harmony)
- Craft: Floral Shu-style embroidery
- Packaging: Premium gift box
- Care Instructions: Dry clean only. Do not bleach or wring. Hang to dry.
🤝 Made with Care
Each scarf is supervised and partially stitched by national-level inheritors of Shu embroidery. Using a combination of nine traditional stitch systems—including seed stitch, goldwork, and shadow needlework—two or more artisans collaborate to complete one scarf, ensuring texture, clarity, and harmony in every detail.
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
- Silk Base: 100% high-grade mulberry silk
- Embroidery: Hand-stitched floral motifs with multi-dimensional depth
- Needlework Techniques:
- Seed Stitch for raised textures
- Gold Couching to trace golden lines
- Shadow Stitch to mimic natural shading
- Design Motifs: Hibiscus and Eightfold Cloud
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
Created by Shujiang Brocade Institute, Chengdu’s renowned embroidery and silk arts center, this piece honors centuries of Shu brocade excellence. As a certified national cultural heritage institution, the Institute continues to cultivate new generations of artisans while integrating heritage with refined design.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Imperial Textile and Herbal Traditions
Shu embroidery traces its roots to the courts of ancient Sichuan, where floral patterns carried symbolic weight across ceremonial and everyday textiles. Hibiscus motifs are traditionally used to convey grace, good fortune, and wealth.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00177: Chinese Sericulture and Silk Craftsmanship
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
Wearing this scarf is more than a statement of taste—it's an embrace of living heritage and the artistry of generations.
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