HUALUO was one of the top four types of silk fabrics reserved for royal families in ancient China. Known for its unique weaving technique, HUALUO features an openwork texture reminiscent of cicada wings, making it exceptionally light and breathable. This fabric is characterized by its many small holes, providing excellent ventilation and making it cool and comfortable to wear, particularly in summer.
In ancient times, "luo" (gauze) was the most esteemed among all silks and satins, symbolizing the wealth and status of high-ranking officials and nobility. Recognized as an intangible cultural heritage, HUALUO is celebrated for its distinctive and exquisite style. It remains highly valued for its lightness, thinness, and breathability.
Mud Silk HUALUO is a special type of silk produced by applying plant-based dyes and a river mud coating to the HUALUO fabric. The fabric is then sun-dried and washed to remove the mud. This process is repeated several times in months, resulting in a unique and exquisite silk. The multiple layers of treatment give Mud Silk HUALUO its characteristic sheen and texture, enhancing its durability and adding a natural, earthy elegance to the already prestigious HUALUO fabric.
DIMENSIONS
⚬ Fabric width : 114 centimetres (44.88 inches)
⚬ Fabric length : cut to order
⚬ Minimum purchase : 1 yard ( 92 centimetres)
THE DETAILS
⚬ Material : 100% Mulberry silk + Nature mud
⚬ Fabric type : Plant dye mud silk (Gambiered Canton Silk HUALUO)
⚬ Thickness : 25 momme (25mm)
⚬ Weight approx. : 107 gsm
⚬ Shrinkage approx. : 0% (no need pre-washing )
⚬ Plant dyed then with traditional mud processing
SPECIAL NOTE
Due to its handmade procedure, all the fabrics will naturally have few black spots, white/brown marks, color stains, etc, especially on the back side of the silk. It also will have small holes, color difference and scratches on the 5cm fabric edges.
WASHING GUIDE ✨
⚬ Dry clean is best and highly recommended
⚬ Hand Wash with silk detergent in cool water
⚬ No need soaking
⚬ NO soap, no bleach, no tumble dry
⚬ DO NOT machine washing for this precious PIZI mud silk
⚬ Inevitable color fading during washing due to nature plant dye without chemical treatment finishing
HOW TO ORDER
Fabric is sold by per 1/2yard or 1 yard and you can select the quantity you want at the drop down menu.
For example if you want 3 yard, please choose 1 yard length and quantity as 3.
When you choose 0.5 yard per unit:
Qty 1 = 0.5 Yard
Qty 2 = 1 yard
Qty 3 = 1.5 Yards
Qty 4 = 2 Yards
... and so on
No cutting✨ if you buy multi quantities, you'll receive the fabric in one piece, continuous without cut.
Wholesale orders are welcome Contact us for prices and more details ..