On January 6th, the "Splendid Huaguan - China's Three Famous Brocades and Guangdong Xiangyun Yarn Cultural Exhibition" sponsored by Comrade Mao Zedong at the Memorial Hall of the Former Site of the Peasant Movement Training Institute, the Suzhou Silk Museum and the Foshan Nanhai District Museum was exhibited at the Dacheng Hall of the Memorial Hall of the Agricultural Movement Institute. The exhibition will run until April 6.
Anle Jin (Han imitation parts)
Ancient Chinese silk technology was formed and gradually matured as early as the Shang Dynasty, creating the world's most advanced textile science and technology. In the history of the development of Chinese silk varieties for thousands of years, Shu Brocade, Song Brocade and Yun Brocade are the three famous brocades that have the greatest influence in the long history, and the three famous brocades that have been handed down to this day are not only noble in fabrics, but also show the progress of silk science and technology in different periods under the efforts of generations, thus becoming three important milestones in the history of silk in China. The three famous brocades were all included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists in 2006 and the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
Republic of China victory pattern xiangyun yarn short-sleeved diagonal cardigan
Xiangyun yarn is an ancient dyed fabric produced in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong. The intricate production process and special silk texture make Xiangyun yarn enjoy the reputation of "soft gold", and has sold twelve silver and one horse in history, which is the "black rich beauty" of China's silk industry. As a unique cultural treasure of Guangdong, The dyeing and finishing technology of Xiangyun yarn was included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.
"Vitality" scarf (modern)
This exhibition is jointly held with the strength of the three museums, and a total of 76 cultural relics/exhibits (sets) are exhibited. Since its establishment, Suzhou Silk Museum has been committed to the research and inheritance of ancient silk and brocade. The South China Sea Museum has long carefully displayed the ancient and modern evolution and craftsmanship characteristics of Xiangyun Yarn. The former site of the Agricultural Lecture Institute was originally the Panyu Xuegong Palace in the Ming and Qing dynasties, with a long literary rhyme. It is hoped that the audience will view the exhibits in this century-old school palace, better understand the historical origin and craftsmanship of China's three famous brocades and xiangyun yarn, and carry forward China's traditional silk culture.
(Photo courtesy of the organizer)
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