The craftsmanship of Nanjing Yunjin brocade

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2009 URL: Description: In the Chinese tradition of weaving Nanjing Yunjin brocade, two craftspeople operate the upper and lower parts of a large, complicated loom to produce textiles incorporating fine materials such as silk, gold and peacock feather yarn. The technique was once used to produce royal garments such as the dragon robe and crown costume; today, it is still used to make hig