Golden 襕Gold Tea Seven Treasure Pattern Parent-child Gold Bag

Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 cm (H) x 16.5 cm (W) (excluding clasp) Material: Japanese Golden 襕Brocade (Nishijin-ori) About Golden 襕Fabric Golden 襕is a general term for fabrics woven with gold leaf. Fabrics woven with gold thread are called "Kinji Kinran," known as "Zhijin" in China. Fabrics using silver thread instead of gold thread are called "Ginran." The production of Golden 襕can be traced back to the Song Dynasty in China. In Japan, it was officially adopted as a domestic weaving technique after being introduced from the Ming Dynasty during the Tensho era (1573-1592), with Kyoto's Nishijin-ori being its most representative form. Golden 襕is a luxurious and ornate type of fabric, holding a most esteemed position among "Meibutsu Gire" (rare antique textiles). It was favored by tea masters, samurai, and the aristocracy.