"Millennium-old Intangible Cultural Heritage" "Imperial Court Use" "Silk's Transparent Luster" "Hand-painted Gold Thread Outline"
Ronghua (Velvet Flower) is a traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage craft with a history of over 1000 years, originally used for imperial court hair ornaments. It is handcrafted by twisting, dyeing and shaping natural silk threads into delicate floral/animal shapes, with gold wire for outlining and freshwater pearls for embellishment. The finished pieces are soft, light and have a translucent luster, unique to Chinese oriental aesthetics.
This elegant phoenix brooch is made with traditional velvet flower craft, with pink-purple gradient feather petals and faux kingfisher blue leaf details. Curly gold wire and dangling freshwater pearls add a vivid touch, and the phoenix symbolizes auspiciousness in Chinese culture. Ideal for bridal cheongsams, traditional dresses, formal events or as a precious cultural gift.
Exquisitely crafted with Chinese intangible cultural heritage velvet flower (ronghua) technique, this lucky koi fish brooch features layered petal-like scales outlined in gold wire. Symbolizing prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture, it’s a perfect Oriental accent for cheongsams, coats, formal dresses or wedding looks. Handmade with delicate details, it’s also a meaningful lucky gift for her.
This luxurious red peony brooch is crafted with traditional velvet flower technique, with full and three-dimensional red petals and a yellow stamen center. A dangling freshwater pearl tassel adds a graceful touch, and the peony symbolizes prosperity in Chinese culture. Ideal for bridal wear, weddings, festivals and cheongsam styling.


