Fivefold Fortune

This shawl radiates with the quiet intensity of pure red—not merely bold, but refined, steady, and elemental. In Chinese culture, red (红) carries profound significance: it symbolizes life, joy, protection, and prosperity, yet when rendered in a purified, saturated tone, it also suggests dignity and spiritual strength.

Dominating nearly the entire surface, this red becomes a statement of presence without excess, creating a canvas of powerful stillness.

Subtly woven into this field of color are motifs of plum blossoms (梅花) and bamboo leaves (竹叶)—two symbols from the revered “Three Friends of Winter” (岁寒三友):

• Plum blossoms, blooming through frost, represent resilience, renewal, and quiet elegance.

• Bamboo, ever upright and bending with grace, symbolizes integrity and inner strength.

The contrast between the bold red and the lowkey, almost whispered patterns speaks to a deeper aesthetic of Chinese tradition: strength beneath stillness, richness without ostentation. This shawl is not merely worn—it’s inhabited with meaning.

Material: 100% Mulberry Silk

Print: Double-Sided

Fabric Density: 22 Momm

Dimensions: 190cm x 52cm

Pattern: Flower