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Brocade with Floral Design

China National Silk Museum

China National Silk Museum
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

This pattern comprises an arched construction used to offset flowers, creating a three-dimensional effect, and swivel weave technique and silk thread encased in very thin gold. The flowers are depicted in varied hues with scintillating brightness. The lining comprises silver thread encased in silver which is woven into rectangular squares, and a different shape of small monochrome flowers is placed in each square for a simple yet diverse impression.

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  • Title: Brocade with Floral Design
  • Type: Textiles
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Medium: Silk
  • Width: 54.5cm
  • Length: 66cm
China National Silk Museum

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