Chinese brocade(云锦) has a history of 1,300 years. It (be) once for the Chinese elite. Now, young fashion(design) like it. Things like flames, beasts, weapons, and stars decorate the brocade. Flowers are a common pattern, like in a silk piece from the middle of the 18th century.
This art is very complex. Old craftsmen can only make about two (inch) of cloth a day. Traditional looms are 18 feet long and have thousands of parts. (Operate) them needs dozens of steps. Artisans sing songs to remember the process. The made fabric is bright, patterns made of silk, gold, and peacock-feather yarn.
The (early) Chinese brocade is from the Tang Dynasty. Different regional kinds (develop) in places like Nanjing and Chengdu. Silk museums there let tourists buy real brocade scarves and bags. Factories can't copy this complex fabric. It can only be made on traditional looms. It is a proud symbol of cultural heritage and (appeal) to older Chinese people. More and more new fashion designers are working with (tradition) weavers. Designer Chen Liwen launched a series of scarves and accessories for Gen Z consumers last year with the hu bu tiger pattern. Ancient brocade seems closely tied China's future.
