Echoes of Moonlight
This shawl evokes the quiet beauty of a lily blooming in the dark, a timeless metaphor in Chinese aesthetics for purity in obscurity and grace that endures unseen. The black or deep charcoal base serves as a canvas of stillness—much like the depth of a moonless night or the ink-wash voids in classical shan shui (山水) paintings.
Against this shadowed backdrop, the lily (百合) emerges with delicate clarity. In Chinese culture, lilies are symbols of:
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Purity and renewal
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Feminine beauty and union (especially in wedding symbolism, due to the pun “百年好合” — a hundred years of harmony)
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Quiet strength, blooming in solitude
The contrast between the dark ground and the luminous lily blossoms suggests a serene strength, echoing the Confucian ideal of remaining noble in adversity. Like a single poem spoken at midnight, the shawl feels both intimate and profound, offering a modern wearer the essence of understated elegance.
Material: 100% Mulberry Silk
Print: Double-Sided
Fabric Density: 22 Momme
Dimensions: 190cm x 52cm
Pattern: Flower
