The Loom’s Whisper: Phoenix in Acrylic
United Nations Registration No.00177
Heritage Since
Ming Dynasty motifs, woven since 1368
Collector Grade
1 of 20 annual museum-grade releases
Manual Hours
150 hours under national inheritor supervision
📜 Story Behind the Craft
This piece is inspired by a treasured pattern from the Ming Dynasty, where phoenixes, the sovereigns of all birds, dance amidst blooming peonies, the “king of flowers.” Together, they symbolize regal grace, noble fortune, and flourishing life.
In this edition, a vibrant handwoven Shu brocade panel is framed in transparent acrylic—a deliberate contrast that brings ancient symbolism into modern design. As a national intangible cultural heritage, Shu brocade was historically reserved for courtly offerings and is still revered today as a prestigious diplomatic gift.
This work is overseen by He Bin, the National Representative Inheritor of Shu Brocade, whose legacy carries the rare, complete mastery of the entire traditional weaving process.
📐 Product Specifications
- Artwork (Silk Panel) Size: 6.5 × 7.3 inches (16.5 × 18.5 cm)
- Framed Size (Acrylic Case): 8.7 × 14.2 inches (22 × 36 cm)
- Materials:
- Weaving Base: 100% Mulberry Silk
- Frame: Transparent Acrylic
- Packaging: Elegant Gift Box
- Note: Minor shifts of the silk within the frame during shipping are normal due to removable design for easy care; silk thread edges may require light trimming due to natural shedding from transport.
🤝 Made with Care
Each piece is crafted on a rare Qing Dynasty-era xiaohualou (small brocade loom) by experienced artisans under the personal guidance of He Bin, China’s national-level Shu brocade master. The weaving process involves hundreds of steps and over 30 years of accumulated expertise. It is a true labor of devotion, precision, and heritage preservation.
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
- Weaving Technique: Traditional hand-operated Shu brocade
- Motif: Phoenix Among Peonies—a symbol of auspiciousness, wealth, and elegance
- Features:
- Handwoven with silk threads on antique looms
- Master-designed, museum-grade craftsmanship
- Clear acrylic structure for contemporary elegance and protection
- Colors & Symbolism: Red peonies for prosperity, soaring phoenix for nobility
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
This brocade is created at the Shujiang Brocade Institute, a state-authorized national cultural base in Chengdu, China. The institute houses China’s only complete set of traditional Shu brocade production equipment and actively nurtures generations of inheritors. The institution’s headmaster weaver, He Bin, is regarded as one of the last masters capable of executing the full brocade weaving sequence by hand.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Imperial Textile Traditions
Shu brocade has long been revered for its refinement, once used exclusively in royal courts and ceremonial exchange. This piece pays homage to the Ming Dynasty’s iconic motifs while exemplifying the technical brilliance of Sichuan’s historical loomcraft.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00177: Chinese Sericulture and Silk Craftsmanship
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
To own this framed brocade is to preserve a fragment of imperial history—woven not just with silk, but with spirit and story.
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