Nanjing Yunjin Brocade

A large wooden loom and the coordination of two weavers lie behind Nanjing's richly patterned brocade. Watching the process reveals the work hidden inside the finished silk.

A large wooden loom and the coordination of two weavers make this a craft of both pattern and partnership. Seeing the process helps explain the complexity of the finished silk.

A closer encounter

• Watch a weaving demonstration and explore the logic of the loom.
• Look at the colours and motifs that give Yunjin its richly patterned character.

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