A special visit to Sichuan Silk Museum to see the beauty of ancient Chinese silk
By Duan Changying
The Sichuan Silk Museum in Jinmen, the starting point of the Southern Silk Road, serves as a showcase for China's silk industry. Meiyue, a Pakistani tourism enthusiast, was blown away by the stunning silk items in the exhibition hall.
Meiyue was appreciating ancient Chinese silk works [Picture/CEN]
China's silk industry has a history that predates the four well-known Chinese inventions, and its origins can be traced back to the late days of the Neolithic age, approximately 2,500 years ago.
Silk embroidered Chinese national treasure giant panda [Picture/CEN]
Hand embroidered and machine woven cheongsam Chi-paos [Picture/CEN]
The history of Chinese silk is not only a history of technological development, but also closely related to the ancient Chinese social life, including material life and spiritual life.
?Natural dyes made from a variety of plants [Picture/CEN]
Meiyue found the similarities from tapestries [Photo/CEN]
Meiyue felt that the colorful tapestries looked similar to designs in Pakistan. “They had designed it so beautifully. I felt that Chinese ancients have represented complete culture in these small things.”she excitedly described.
Chinese character “Shu” in the carapace-bone script.?Shu is a pictographic character for silkworms.[Picture/CEN]
Sichuan is abbreviated as Shu. Sichuan Brocade is also called Shu Brocade. Sichuan is renowned as one of the most significant silk-producing regions in China. Shu Brocade, known for its exceptional texture, intricate patterns, vibrant colors, unique craftsmanship, and long-lasting dyeing techniques, holds a prominent position.
Shu Brocade Peony Flower [Photo/CEN]
（Editor:Wang Su）
