From the ancient city of Chengdu in the heart of Southwestern China, Shu "Sichuan" brocade is one the four famous brocade and embroidery schools of China with a history of more than 2000 years. The brocade is made of local silk of the highest quality, unlike the more commercial and loosely woven brocade of Hangzhou and the coastal regions of China. Textile experts in China and abroad have verified that Shu brocade features more delicate fibers yet with a tighter weave in sophisticated motifs and tasteful color palettes. The textile design is centuries-old and exhibit more detail with an elegant antique appeal.
It is also very durable as a brocade textile whose unique characteristics include the double-sided weave underscoring a very fine jacquard template.
Historically, Shu brocade was used for the framing of imperial paintings and Tibetan thankas, in addition to official robes, upholstery and curtains in the Forbidden City. In the mid-1980s, China’s government committee overseeing the restoration of the Forbidden City continued to employ Shu brocade for its many projects.
Because each brocade design weaves a story, Persimmon Lane is committed to capturing the essence of this unique history combined with modern, timeless design. All who adorn themselves or their homes with Persimmon Lane Shu Brocade accessories will feel transported back to a more simplistic, romantic period of Chinese history.
Today, the modern textile industry is developing very quickly, leaving the tradition of Shu silk brocade production only available to the public viewing in the Chengdu Shu Silk Brocade Museum. |
About Shu Brocade
