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1. Gold Metal Authenticity Card (To Certify A Tang Heritage Original)
2. Unique Engraved Serial Number
3. Complimentary Premium Gift Packaging
In the Tang Dynasty, the peony was not merely a flower. It was an imperial statement. Planted across palace gardens in Luoyang and Chang'an, cultivated in thousands of varieties, celebrated in court poetry and painted onto silk robes — the peony was the flower chosen by an empire at the height of its power to represent itself. The peony: abundant, opulent, unapologetically full.
This bag carries that inheritance. Its name — Dié Liàn Huā (蝶恋花, "Butterfly Loves the Flower") — is drawn from a classical ci poetic metre (词牌) that originated in the Tang Dynasty court. Poets wrote of butterflies hovering at the edges of blooms, of longing held in the pause between one petal and the next. It is a motif about devotion: the butterfly that cannot leave, the flower that does not turn away.
That devotion is stitched, stitch by stitch, across the front of this bag.
The Embroidery
The embroidery panel is executed in the tradition of Suzhou embroidery (苏绣), one of China's Four Great Embroideries, with a craft history spanning over 2,000 years. This is not machine-assisted. It is hand-worked, needle by needle, using multiple classical techniques layered across a single panel: flat stitch (平针) to lay the foundation, gauze stitch (戳纱绣) for texture and depth, wrapped stitch (缠针) to outline with precision, seed stitch (打籽绣) for the fine scattered detailing, and gold metallic thread (金属线) woven through at intervals to catch the light.
The centrepiece is the peony (牡丹), rendered in gradated pink and cream threads that shift from deep crimson at the heart to pale blush at the outermost petals. Around it, plum blossoms (梅花) and trailing botanical vines extend outward in every direction. The butterflies, though small, are present; tucked between the branches, mid-hover, mid-longing.
Premium Materials Used
Every material on this bag is chosen for longevity, not appearance alone.
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Exterior: Full-grain cowhide leather (头层牛皮) — the highest grade of cowhide, retaining the natural grain surface for durability and a supple, structured hand feel
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Hardware: Multi-electroplated gold-tone metal, polished and treated to resist tarnishing and rusting over time
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Strap buckle: Solid metal swivel clip — detachable, allowing the bag to convert between top handle, shoulder, and crossbody wear
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Lining: Smooth satin interior in deep wine red — fitted with one main compartment, one hidden zip pocket, and one open slip pocket
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Embroidery ground: Silk-weave fabric panel, hand-embroidered using Suzhou needlework techniques with silk thread and metallic gold accent thread
Product Details
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Dimensions: 22cm (L) × 15.7cm (H) × 8.5cm (D)
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Handle rise: 9cm
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Strap length: 118–125cm (adjustable)
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Weight: 0.723kg
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Carry style: Top handle / single shoulder / crossbody
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Closure: Flip-lock clasp
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Interior: Main compartment · Hidden zip pocket · Open slip pocket
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Capacity: Compact — fits daily essentials; not designed to hold an A4 document
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Available in: Tang Red Ruby · Deep Navy
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Note: Hand-measured; allow 1–3cm variance. Each piece is hand-embroidered; minor variations in thread placement are characteristic of the craft, not defects.
Authenticity & Craft
Every Tang Heritage piece comes with a metal authenticity card and a unique engraved serial number logged in our records — verifiable directly with us at any time.
Pre-order Note
This piece is prepared in limited batches to preserve the integrity of its craftsmanship. Your order will be dispatched within 10–12 working days, allowing each bag to be carefully completed and inspected before it reaches you. We believe pieces of this nature are worth the wait.
