Tang Heritage
Peony in Bloom Embroidered Wool Scarf / Shawl
Peony in Bloom Embroidered Wool Scarf / Shawl
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The peony has long been the flower of wealth and honour (富贵花), crowned in classical China as the king of flowers and carried through poetry and palace gardens as a wish for prosperity and good fortune. Here it blooms across fine Inner Mongolian wool, its petals worked in raised embroidery so the flower seems to open from the cloth itself. The name 富贵花开 speaks of riches coming into bloom, an abundance to wrap around the shoulders.
Key Features
- Peony motif, the flower of wealth and honour (富贵花): long held in Chinese art as an emblem of prosperity, dignity, and good fortune.
- Raised, lifelike embroidery: the blossoms are worked in dense, dimensional stitching that stands gently from the surface while the embroidered ground stays smooth and even, with fine metallic-thread detailing along the leaves.
- Premium Inner Mongolian wool: spun from fine wool raised on the pristine pastures of Xilingol and Tongliao, within one of China's core fine-wool regions, for a soft and delicate hand.
- Full-bodied yarn and close weave: a plump, tightly structured cloth with a refined cut that drapes with weight and warmth.
- Integrated fine-twisted fringe: the tasselled ends are twisted as one with the body of the scarf, falling in a natural, even drape.
How to Wear
At 200 x 70cm, this is as much a shawl as a scarf, and it wears both ways. Draped open across the shoulders, it frames an outfit and lets the embroidered peony fall along the front. Looped once at the neck, it sits full and soft against a coat on cooler days. Worn over a qipao, a knit, or tailoring, it carries the same quiet formality, and the deeper tones lend themselves naturally to festive and celebratory dressing.
A Gift Ready to Give
Each scarf arrives folded in a red presentation box, the lid framing the embroidered peony beneath. Red is the colour of celebration in Chinese tradition, which makes this a considered gift for weddings, the Lunar New Year, birthdays, and other milestones, ready to give as it is.
Materials & Details
- Fabric: 100% sheep's wool (绵羊毛), decorative embroidery excluded
- Motif: peony embroidery with fine metallic-thread accents
- Wool origin: Inner Mongolia (Xilingol and Tongliao)
- Dimensions: 200 x 70cm, including fringe
- Weight: approximately 350g
- Finish: integrated fine-twisted fringe
- Presentation: red gift box
- Available in six colourways: Creamy Apricot, Oatmeal, Sophisticated Grey, Floral Pink, China Red, and Wine Red
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.
- Dry naturally in a cool, shaded place.
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