Silk Gauze and Satin

Silk Gauze and Satin

　　　　Silk Gauze and Satin: These fabrics are as light as a cicada's wing and as thin as morning mist, with a soft texture and glossy sheen. The gauze can be used as a substitute for paper in painting and calligraphy, while the satin is often employed for mounting artworks. Additionally, these materials are crafted into various decorative and artistic items such as theatrical costumes, table lamps, screens, kites, and silk flowers. Owing to their smooth, non-wrinkled, and classically elegant qualities when used for framing art, they have been regarded as tribute items since the Tang Dynasty. Known as “Wu Silk and Shu Brocade,” they were exported to Japan and Southeast Asian countries, gaining widespread popularity overseas and admiration worldwide.

(Huzhou)