在中國十四種絲織品中，「錦」的工藝最為繁複。
它以上等彩絲精織而成，經緯交錯之間，幻化出絢麗華美的圖案。
「錦」字因而象徵著美麗與吉祥。
錦緞將蠶絲的優越性能與藝術設計完美結合，
是可以穿在身上的藝術品，亦是古代皇家與貴族的專屬衣料。
歷經千載，孕育出「中國四大名錦」——
南京雲錦、成都蜀錦、蘇州宋錦與廣西壯錦。
隨著傳統織錦技藝的復興與創新，近年出現了以傳統為根、以當代為形的「唐錦」。它融合宋錦與蜀錦的織造精髓，延續細膩華麗的絲綢質感，並以現代設計語彙重新演繹，展現出新時代中國錦緞的風華。
Among the fourteen traditional categories of Chinese silk,
brocade (Jǐn 錦) is the most intricate.
Woven from the finest colored silk threads, its interlacing warp and weft create dazzling patterns. The word “Jin” itself has come to symbolize beauty and prosperity in Chinese culture. Combining the elegance of silk with the sophistication of artistic design, brocade is a wearable work of art — once reserved for emperors and nobility.
Over centuries, it has given rise to China’s Four Famous Brocades: Nanjing Yun Brocade, Chengdu Shu Brocade, Suzhou Song Brocade, and Guangxi Zhuang Brocade.
In recent years, the revival and innovation of traditional weaving have given rise to Tang Brocade — a contemporary evolution rooted in classical craftsmanship. Merging the refined techniques of Song and Shu brocades with modern aesthetics, Tang Brocade reinterprets the elegance of Chinese silk for a new era, bridging heritage and modernity.
Silk Brocade · The Supreme Art of Weaving
Yun Brocade 南京雲錦
Named for its cloudlike radiance, Yun Brocade originated during the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing courts as an imperial textile. Listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, it is celebrated as “an inch of brocade is an inch of gold.” Even today, its intricate craftsmanship remains beyond full replication.
Shu Brocade 成都蜀錦
With over 2,000 years of history, Shu Brocade was once a prized trade good along the Silk Road. Flourishing during the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, it is famed for its refined texture and vivid colors. Listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, Shu Brocade is hailed as “the King of Brocades” and inspired Japan’s Nishijin weaving tradition.
Song Brocade 蘇州宋錦
Renowned as “the crown of brocades,” Song Brocade is known for its graceful colors, delicate patterns, and soft yet strong texture. Its designs often feature intricate geometric motifs and elegant symmetry, reflecting the scholarly refinement of the Song Dynasty. It continues to embody the subtle beauty of Jiangnan silk craftsmanship.
Zhuang Brocade 廣西壯錦
Meaning “the page of heavenly patterns” in the Zhuang language, Zhuang Brocade is handwoven from cotton and silk in vivid, structured designs. Its vibrant colors and rhythmic patterns reflect the Zhuang people’s reverence for nature and pursuit of joy. A living heritage, it celebrates the cultural spirit of southern China’s ethnic artistry.
Tang Brocade 唐錦
Tang Brocade refers to the collective weaving techniques of the Tang Dynasty, known for their rich variety of colors and patterns that became emblematic of the era. During the Song Dynasty, silk weaving reached new artistic heights, featuring dignified forms and a refined, natural aesthetic that reflected the graceful sensibility of the time.
Yun Brocade 南京雲錦
Named for its cloudlike radiance, Yun Brocade originated during the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing courts as an imperial textile. Listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, it is celebrated as “an inch of brocade is an inch of gold.” Even today, its intricate craftsmanship remains beyond full replication.
Shu Brocade 成都蜀錦
With over 2,000 years of history, Shu Brocade was once a prized trade good along the Silk Road. Flourishing during the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, it is famed for its refined texture and vivid colors. Listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, Shu Brocade is hailed as “the King of Brocades” and inspired Japan’s Nishijin weaving tradition.
Song Brocade 蘇州宋錦
Renowned as “the crown of brocades,” Song Brocade is known for its graceful colors, delicate patterns, and soft yet strong texture. Its designs often feature intricate geometric motifs and elegant symmetry, reflecting the scholarly refinement of the Song Dynasty. It continues to embody the subtle beauty of Jiangnan silk craftsmanship.
Zhuang Brocade 廣西壯錦
Meaning “the page of heavenly patterns” in the Zhuang language, Zhuang Brocade is handwoven from cotton and silk in vivid, structured designs. Its vibrant colors and rhythmic patterns reflect the Zhuang people’s reverence for nature and pursuit of joy. A living heritage, it celebrates the cultural spirit of southern China’s ethnic artistry.
Tang Brocade 唐錦
Tang Brocade refers to the collective weaving techniques of the Tang Dynasty, known for their rich variety of colors and patterns that became emblematic of the era. During the Song Dynasty, silk weaving reached new artistic heights, featuring dignified forms and a refined, natural aesthetic that reflected the graceful sensibility of the time.
