Handcrafted Lily of the Valley Brooch | CN-ICH
Every piece is made-to-order by our artisans — no mass production, just your unique story.
Please allow 7 days for us to handcraft your treasure with the care it deserves.
Handcrafted by heritage artisan Moolly—each flower takes four hours, honoring century-old court velvet-flower art
🌺 Each petal is shaped from 100% mulberry silk velvet –
a UNESCO-listed endangered craft originating from the Tang Dynasty Empress Wu Zetian era (over 1,300 years of heritage).
Versatile styling: pairs with bridal gowns, tailored blazers, or evening dresses
🌍 Your purchase protects history:
10% of proceeds fund apprenticeships in rural China to revive this millennium-old velvet flower art.
Product Parameters
- Product Name: Handcrafted Lily of the Valley Brooch
- Dimensions: Height 5.9 in × Width 3.7 in
- Materials: Natural Mulberry Silk, Natural
Freshwater Pearls, Lab-Grown Diamonds,Copper - Craftsmanship: Entirely handmade with
visible artisanal touches, celebrating the
beauty of imperfection in every detail
Product Details
Lab-Grown Diamonds
these gems share identical chemical,physical, and optical properties to mined diamonds
Natural Freshwater Pearls
Born in freshwater mussels, these pearls glow with water-clear purity and a serene luster
Gold-Plated Self-Locking Spring Clasp
Tarnish-resistant gold electroplating retains brilliance for years
Velvet Flower (Ronghua) Craftsmanship
A UNESCO-listed intangible heritage, velvet flowers are crafted with copper wire frames and silk floss "flesh" – a technique impossible to mass-produce by machines. Passed down solely through artisans’hands for centuries, this 16-step manual process creates an extraordinarily high barrier to mastery.
Historically reserved as royal tributes, its complexity and rarity symbolize imperial elegance.
- Silk Preparation: Boiled and softened silk floss is dyed into vibrant hues.
- Copper Wire Framing: Annealed and softened brass wires are twisted into spiral "floss strips".
- Precision Trimming: Strips are meticulously cut and shaped ("Dajian" technique).
- Assembly: Tweezers delicately gather strips into floral motifs ("Chuanhua"), then secured with natural adhesives ("Zhanhua")
VELVET FLOWER (RONGHUA) CARE GUIDE
Handle with Care:
Avoid pulling forcefully – gently hold the main body to prevent deformation.
Reshape gently with tweezers if petals/leaves bend.
Cleaning Tips:
Remove dust by tapping the back lightly or brushing with a soft brush.
Storage:
Store in a dry, clean box – no heavy objects on top!
Warning:
Never expose to liquids – water or chemicals will damage silk and copper.