What is xiangyun silk?

Hand-dyed Canton silk colored with shu liang tuber juice, then coated with river mud and sun-dried. It has a lacquered black front and a brown reverse.

What is this shirt made of?

Mulberry silk (90 to 95%) with a touch of elastane.

Which size should I choose?

The fit is loose: choose your usual size, from M to XXL.

How should it be cared for?

Hand wash in cold water without rubbing or soaking, using a mild detergent. Lay flat to dry in the shade, and iron gently on the reverse side without steam.

Chemise en soie xiangyun noire portée – StudioSoie

Silk Shirt - 90% Mulberry Silk Women's Short Ruffle Sleeves

€329.00 €369.00

Color

Size

M L XL XXL

Chemise en soie xiangyun portée à l'heure du thé – StudioSoie

Détail de la soie xiangyun, face noire et envers brun – StudioSoie

Silk Shirt - 90% Mulberry Silk Women's Short Ruffle Sleeves

€329.00 €369.00

Color

Size

M L XL XXL

The item will be delivered between 8 and 14.

Description Reviews

Xiangyun, Canton Lacquered Silk

Xiangyun is an exceptional silk whose production technique is listed as part of China's intangible cultural heritage. In the Canton region, the fabric is hand-dyed with the juice of a tuber called shu liang, then coated with river mud and sun-dried over several weeks. The result is a lacquered black front and brown reverse, a dry yet supple drape, and a crinkled texture that is part of its charm.

Exceptional Craftsmanship

Premium fabric: mulberry silk (90 to 95%) made using the xiangyun technique, with a touch of elastane for ease.
Cut: small shirt collar, front button fastening, short ruffled sleeves, relaxed fit, rounded hem longer at the back with side slits; length between 50 and 65 cm.
Comfort: silk that does not cling to the skin and dries quickly: ideal for warm weather.
Color: Black, with the characteristic brown reverse of xiangyun.
Sizes: M to XXL.

Relaxed fit: take your usual size.

Silk That Comes to Life

Each xiangyun piece is unique: slight variations in color or sheen reflect the handcrafting process. Over time and with washing, the surface softens and develops a beautiful patina.

Care

Hand wash in cold water without rubbing, using a mild detergent; do not soak. Lay flat to dry in the shade. Iron gently on the reverse without steam.

A rare piece to give or treat yourself to.

Xiangyun Silk

Hand-dyed silk using an ancestral Cantonese technique.

Double-Sided

A lacquered black front and a brown back.

Ruffled Sleeves

Short sleeves that soften the silhouette.

One-of-a-kind piece

Slight variations are evidence of the handcrafting process.

Chemise en soie xiangyun – visuel 1 – StudioSoie

Chemise en soie xiangyun – visuel 2 – StudioSoie

Chemise en soie xiangyun – visuel 3 – StudioSoie

Chemise en soie xiangyun – visuel 4 – StudioSoie

Silk Shirt - 90% Mulberry Silk Women's Short Ruffle Sleeves

Botanical Dyeing

The juice of a tuber, shu liang, dyes silk.

River Mud

It gives the face its black color and lacquered sheen.

Sun Drying

Weeks of work between shadow and light.

From M to XXL

A loose, straight cut.

1 color

Black

Hand-dyed Canton silk colored with shu liang tuber juice, then coated with river mud and sun-dried. It has a lacquered black front and a brown reverse.
Mulberry silk (90 to 95%) with a touch of elastane.
The fit is loose: choose your usual size, from M to XXL.
Hand wash in cold water without rubbing or soaking, using a mild detergent. Lay flat to dry in the shade, and iron gently on the reverse side without steam.