A vessel of Eastern poetry

As a master inheritor of the wuluo traditional weaving technique, Zhu Liqun crafts silk fabric that has been passed down for over 1,000 years.

Luo, one of the earliest silk textiles in China, has long been celebrated in classical poetry as a refined material once reserved exclusively for royalty and nobles. As a bearer of intangible cultural heritage in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Zhu has revitalized this nearly lost art.

To Zhu, luo is more than just cloth. It features a unique structure of twisted warp threads that create natural, airy mesh holes. Lightweight and breathable, it is often described as a "natural wearable air conditioner", making it perfect for summer garments.