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