Shu brocade specifically refers to the silk fabrics of the ancient Shu commandery (now Chengdu area), which were mainly woven from dyed mulberry silk and had a local style with multiple organizational structures of longitude, latitude, and earth colors. They are divided into warp brocade and weft brocade. The core skills of Shu brocade are the techniques of weaving and decoration. Shu brocade has a profound cultural heritage of Tianfu. Since the Han Dynasty, Chengdu has been known as the “Jincheng” and “Jinguan City” due to its abundant production of Shu brocade in history. Shu brocade, due to its fine weaving patterns, rich colors, full patterns, exquisite craftsmanship, and tough texture, is known as the “Eastern Treasure” for its intentional patterns and auspicious meanings. It has always been a representative of China’s exquisite brocade art and is hailed as the first milestone in Chinese brocade weaving.
Social status and value: The “Five Stars in the East Benefit China” of Shu brocade in the Han Dynasty has amazed the world with its long culture and craftsmanship. Shu brocade has become a carrier of Chengdu’s historical and cultural heritage and a city card. Shu brocade has gained worldwide recognition at the Panama Expo, Nanyang Expo, and the New York International Exposition in the United States. Design application: Shu brocade is mainly made of fabrics and is now widely used in clothing, bedding, indoor accessories, various daily necessities, and cultural and creative products such as seat cushions, pillows, backrests, scarves, shawls, scarves, wallets, handbags, hats, mirrors, bookmarks, mouse pads, phone cases, and various handicrafts, gifts, collectibles, ethnic and religious items. Shu brocade products are not only daily necessities, but also excellent gifts and collections.