The “Five Stars Rising in the East” Shu brocade armband is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in China in the 20th century.

Italy is in the process of rebuilding its upstream silk supply chain from the ground up.

The Luxe.CO Silk Culture Column follows the trail of Ch […]

By 2027, the annual output value of Shu Brocade is projected to reach RMB 200 million (approximately USD 27.5 million).

OTEX was honored with the “Kering Generation Award” in 2021, and to date, it remains the only silk-focused enterprise to receive this distinction.

Shiquan County in Shaanxi Province is the largest sericulture production base in western China.

Past Highlights from the Luxe.CO Silk Culture Column: T […]

In 2024, cocoon sales generated RMB 846 million [approx. USD 117 million] in revenue for silkworm farmers in Ningnan County, with the overall industry output reaching RMB 3.184 billion [approx. USD 441 million].

Luxe.CO boldly speculates that the silk used in Hermès’ very first scarf in 1937 may have come from Jili, Huzhou, China.

The connection between Shu Brocade and Sichuan, particularly Chengdu, may be deeper than you imagine!