Weaving Through the Centuries: Exploring Nanjing Cloud Brocade Weaving Techniques and Contemporary Preservation Strategies
Abstract
The weaving techniques of Nanjing Yunjin, which have been designated by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, represent more than 1,600 years of silk - based civilization and are considered the summit of Chinese silk artistry; this piece examines the historical development of Yunjin techniques, meticulously dissects its central skills and cultural significance, centers on the present - day practices of inheritance and innovation, uncovers the process through which this "jewel among brocades" has evolved from an imperial treasure into a means of cultural creation, and offers a theoretical framework for the living continuation of intangible cultural heritage.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Communications in Humanities Research
- Volume
- 104
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 162–169
- Publication date
- 9 March 2026
- Language
- EN