United Nations Registration No.00200
Cranes Gathering at the Sea Pavilion’ Documented in Qing Palace Archives (1796)
0.08mm Precision on Crane Beak Detailing
11 Generations of Pattern Codes in Each Cloud
This artwork reimagines a historic silk painting from the late Qing dynasty, originally by master painter Huang Shan Shou. Soaring above misty peaks and mythical seas, 99 cranes — symbols of long life and spiritual peace — rise skyward, some carrying sacred herbs in their beaks.
The imagery of Haiwu Chaohè (Cranes Gathering at the Sea Pavilion) is traditionally associated with enduring harmony, success, and longevity. Woven with calm restraint and cosmic symbolism, this piece invites a moment of stillness each time you pass by.
The cranes, clouds, and mountain formations are rendered using the Yunjin brocade technique, where real gold thread and silk are interwoven with subtle texture and tone.
The piece integrates elements like peacock feather yarns, metallic fibers, and ancient composition grids — capturing both aesthetic refinement and spiritual symbolism. Each step reflects hundreds of hours of coordination between weaver and designer.
Produced by the Nanjing Yunjin Brocade Research Institute, this piece represents the continuing legacy of imperial textile tradition. The Institute is the national guardian of Yunjin weaving and home to several master-level artisans working under heritage preservation initiatives.
This artwork preserves a worldview of balance, timelessness, and reverence for nature.
Recognized by UNESCO as Global Cultural Heritage
Yunjin weaving — renowned for its precision, complexity, and imperial significance — was officially inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2009.
UNESCO ICH Registration
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.000200
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