Dancing Butterflies Bead-Embroidered Wool Scarf / Shawl

The name 蝶舞 means "dancing butterflies", and in Chinese art few images are as tender as a butterfly lingering among flowers (蝶恋花), a picture of love and the joy of spring. The butterfly is also a symbol of long life, its name 蝶 sharing its sound with 耋, a word for venerable old age. Across this shawl, butterflies drift between flowering sprays, embroidered in soft shades of blush, gold and celadon, and scattered with tiny glinting stones that catch the light like morning dew. A handmade butterfly frog closure (盘扣), the knotted fastening of the traditional qipao, completes the piece with a pearl-tone bead and fine beaded tassels.

Key Features

• Butterflies Among Flowers: A beloved Chinese image of love, joy and long life, embroidered in delicate, painterly colour.
• Embroidery with Sparkle: Fine, even stitching defines each wing and petal, with small hot-fixed stones adding a subtle shimmer.
• Handmade Frog Closure: A butterfly-shaped knotted fastening, finished with a pearl-tone bead and beaded tassels, lets the shawl be secured at the shoulder.
• Soft, Warm Wool: Woven in 100% sheep's wool with a soft, brushed surface that is warm and gentle against the skin.
• Twisted Fringe: Finely twisted fringe at each end falls naturally and keeps its shape.

How to Wear

At 200 × 70 cm, this generous shawl can be draped over the shoulders and fastened at the front with the frog closure, so it stays in place over a dress or qipao. It can also be wrapped loosely around the neck as a long scarf with the fringe falling free. The four soft colourways sit easily with both evening and everyday dressing.

A Gift Ready to Give

Each scarf arrives folded in a red presentation box. Red is the colour of celebration in Chinese tradition, which makes this a considered gift for the Lunar New Year, birthdays, and other milestones, ready to give as it is.

Materials & Details

• Fabric: 100% sheep's wool (绵羊毛), excluding embellishments
• Technique: Embroidery with hot-fixed stone accents
• Closure: Handmade butterfly frog closure with pearl-tone bead and beaded tassels
• Dimensions: 200 × 70 cm, including fringe
• Weight: Approximately 330 g
• Finish: Twisted fringe ends
• Presentation: Red gift box
• Available in four colourways: Soft Apricot, Oat, Ivory, and Petal Pink.

Care

• Do not machine wash; regular dry cleaning is recommended.
• Do not bleach.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Iron at low temperature, avoiding direct contact with heat above 110°C; avoid ironing over the embroidery and embellishments.
• Dry naturally in a cool, shaded place.