Purple Cloud

This shawl weaves together the regal dignity of purple with the gentle warmth of light yellow blossoms, presenting a palette that evokes both imperial refinement and the soft promise of renewal. In traditional Chinese culture, purple (紫) was a color of nobility and spiritual depth, often associated with the “Purple Forbidden City” (紫禁城), the imperial palace itself.

The light yellow patterns are smaller secondary flowers resembling cherry blossoms (樱花) and camellias (山茶花), both of which are traditional symbols in Chinese culture. Cherry blossoms often symbolize the arrival of spring and fleeting beauty. Camellias are associated with admiration and long-lasting devotion., shimmer against the rich background like early spring sunlight breaking through a winter haze.

Yellow, especially in pale tones, is a symbol of balance, vitality, and the earth element—and historically, it was reserved for the emperor during certain dynasties.

This color combination may also hint at the changing of seasons—the transition from winter into spring—a classic theme in Chinese poetry and painting. The harmony between cool and warm tones offers a feeling of contemplative optimism, suggesting that beauty emerges quietly, like blossoms after frost.

Material: 100% Mulberry Silk

Print: Double-Sided

Fabric Density: 22 Momme

Dimensions: 190cm x 52cm

Pattern: Flower