Vermilion Throne: A Dragon's Red Silence
United Nations Registration No.00200
Heritage Since
Dragon Robe Regulations (1393 AD)
Collector Grade
Vermilion Silk Dyed with Cinnabar from Hunan’s ‘Red Mountain’
Manual Hours
72 Hours of Hand-Grinding Cinnabar Pigments
📜 Story Behind the Craft
In Chinese history, dragon patterns were reserved for the emperor — symbols of authority, divine protection, and cosmic harmony. Over time, dragons became emblems of broader blessings: success, safety, abundance, and resilience.
This display design, rendered in brilliant red and gold, follows the “six-panel (liù zé)” structure, referring to the width unit of traditional Yunjin weaving. The centered dragon rises among stylized clouds, coiling with strength and grace — an auspicious image meant to invite energy, clarity, and protection into one’s space.
📐 Product Specifications
- Artwork Size: 4.7 × 4.7 in
- Full Frame Size (opened): 13.4 × 7.1 in
- Materials: Silk embroidery panel; solid wood case with brass fittings
- Color: Imperial red with gold thread
- Structure: Hinged “book” style folding frame with bilingual plaque inserts
- Packaging: Custom brocade gift box
🤝 Made with Care
- Woven using heritage Yunjin techniques with fine silk and metallic threads
- No synthetic glue or printing; entirely thread-based art
- Frame designed to preserve structure and add ritual presentation
- Ethically sourced, non-industrial production
- Intended as both display art and cultural heirloom
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
The dragon image is embroidered using Yunjin weaving techniques, where gold and multicolor threads are layered into silk using treadle looms and hand guidance. Dragons are among the most complex motifs to render, requiring precise composition of scales, claws, and curling movement.
The background is deep red — a historically auspicious color — while cloud motifs are rendered in layered textures. The embroidery is mounted within a lacquered wood frame with two golden bilingual plaques detailing the cultural story.
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
This piece is produced by the Nanjing Yunjin Brocade Research Institute, the most esteemed center for court textile preservation and re-creation in China.
Each framed piece combines ceremonial design logic from historical dynasties with museum-level presentation. It’s more than decoration — it’s a bridge to imperial memory and inherited meaning.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Imperial Weaving Legacy
Yunjin brocade is one of China’s most celebrated weaving traditions, involving hand-fed gold threads, elaborate looms, and imperial pattern archives. Once worn only by royalty, it now inspires modern collectibles with enduring spiritual value.
In 2009, Yunjin was officially inscribed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
UNESCO ICH Registration
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00200
🔗 Learn more on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
When you display this piece, you anchor tradition in your space — a cultural emblem and a prayer for harmony.
Certified recognition by UNESCO strengthens our commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and cultural respect.
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