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.
Tell us what interests you. We’ll shape the experience around your journey and confirm the arrangements in your personal proposal.
Include this in my journey ↗Explore Nanjing ↗A tradition in context.
Nanjing Yunjin is a complex brocade tradition associated with rich patterned textiles. Watching the cooperation needed at a large loom conveys something a finished fabric alone cannot show.
Make time to understand.
Make time to watch the large loom rather than only browsing finished textiles. An interpreter can help explain the weavers’ cooperation and how a pattern develops; confirm the demonstration schedule before planning the visit.
A journey to build around
Use a sample journey as a starting point and ask us to add this encounter. The activity is confirmed in your proposal, rather than automatically included in the sample itinerary.
Nanjing Walls & Waterways in 1 Day ↗Nanjing Ming Heritage in 2 Days ↗Recognition & cultural sources
Nanjing Yunjin brocade craftsmanship · UNESCO Representative List, 2009. This identifies the cultural tradition, not a certification of our visitor activity.