Tang Red 24 Silk Persimmon Brocade Shoulder Bag

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In Chinese, the word for persimmon, 柿 (shì), sounds identical to the word for "affairs" or "matters." So when artisans of the Tang and Song dynasties began pressing the persimmon's four-lobed calyx into silk, bronze, lacquer and porcelain, they were not simply drawing a fruit. They were encoding a wish: 事事如意, meaning "may all things go as you wish." A blessing written in geometry, repeated across an entire surface until it became a kind of quiet, insistent prayer.

This motif, the persimmon calyx pattern (柿蒂纹, shì dì wén), is one of the oldest continuously used decorative forms in Chinese material culture. It appears on Han dynasty bronze mirrors, Tang imperial silk robes, Song dynasty porcelain, and Ming lacquerware. It has never gone out of use because its meaning has never gone out of date.

The Brocade

The face panel of this bag is woven in fine brocade (细锦, xì jǐn), a traditional Chinese jacquard weaving technique where the pattern is built directly into the fabric structure rather than printed or embroidered on top. The result is a textile with physical depth: the motif has a subtle relief that catches light differently from every angle, shifting between matte and shimmer as you move.

The brocade is woven from mulberry silk (桑蚕丝), the same silk cultivated for Chinese imperial textiles for over three thousand years, blended with microfibre for structural durability. Across the surface, the persimmon calyx repeats in a symmetrical lattice: four-petalled, perfectly balanced, endlessly continuing. The colourway shifts the character of the motif entirely. In mist blue, it is cool and contemplative. In pearl cream, it is luminous and bridal. Each is the same pattern read in a different light.

Premium Materials Used

• Brocade panel: Fine jacquard brocade (细锦) woven from mulberry silk (桑蚕丝) and microfibre; pattern woven into the fabric structure, not printed; exhibits a natural iridescent quality under light
• Body and trim: Full-grain cowhide leather (头层牛皮) at the base corners, handle and strap; the highest grade of cowhide, supple and structured
• Hardware: Gold-tone metal throughout; swivel clip, handle rings and zip pull
• Handle: Soft leather top handle with a smooth, comfortable grip; ergonomically arched for natural carry
• Lining: Smooth interior in a warm neutral tone, fitted with a main compartment, a hidden zip pocket and an open slip pocket

Product Details

• Dimensions: 24cm (L) × 9cm (D) × 22cm (H); total height with handle: 33cm
• Weight: 0.368kg
• Strap length: 108–123cm (adjustable)
• Carry style: Top handle / single shoulder / crossbody
• Closure: Zip
• Interior: Main compartment · Hidden zip pocket · Open slip pocket
• Capacity: Fits phone, power bank, earphones, lipstick, bank cards and daily essentials
• Available in: Mist Blue (柿蒂纹) · Pearl Cream (柿蒂纹) · Jade Green (Lucky Horse) · Amber (Fortune Cat)
• Note: Hand-measured; allow 1–3cm variance. As brocade is a woven textile, minor variations in pattern alignment at the seams are characteristic of the craft.

The persimmon calyx has been woven into Chinese material culture for over two thousand years, not because it is decorative, but because it carries something people have always wanted close to them. A wish for things to go well. A quiet insistence that they will. This bag carries that same wish, woven in mulberry silk, worn on your shoulder.

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.

This is not a bag made for a season. It is made to be carried for a lifetime, and recognised for what it is by those who know.