{"product_id":"tang-red-24-silk-persimmon-brocade-shoulder-bag","title":"Tang Red 24 Silk Persimmon Brocade Shoulder Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang Heritage's Limited Time Sale to Commemorate Crossing 4,000 Reviews!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate with us\u003cspan\u003e—order now to claim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eGold Metal Authenticity Card \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e+ 30-Days Heritage Refund Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/Screenshot_2025-02-18_at_4.46.13_PM.png?v=1739868405\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eEngraved Serial Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/Tang_Heritage_Tang_Red_25_Embroidered_Queen_Peony_Product_Description_Engraved_Serial_Number.png?v=1775625967\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. 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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 It has never gone out of use because its meaning has never gone out of date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Brocade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face panel of this bag is \u003cstrong\u003ewoven in fine brocade (细锦, xì jǐn)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brocade is woven from \u003cstrong\u003emulberry silk (桑蚕丝)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Materials Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrocade panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFine 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody and trim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull-grain cowhide leather (头层牛皮) at the base corners, handle and strap; the highest grade of cowhide, supple and structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold-tone metal throughout; swivel clip, handle rings and zip pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoft leather top handle with a smooth, comfortable grip; ergonomically arched for natural carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmooth interior in a warm neutral tone, fitted with a main compartment, a hidden zip pocket and an open slip pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24cm (L) × 9cm (D) × 22cm (H); total height with handle: 33cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.368kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e108–123cm (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTop handle \/ single shoulder \/ crossbody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eZip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMain compartment · Hidden zip pocket · Open slip pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFits phone, power bank, earphones, lipstick, bank cards and daily essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMist Blue (柿蒂纹) · Pearl Cream (柿蒂纹) · Jade Green (Lucky Horse) · Amber (Fortune Cat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-measured; allow 1–3cm variance. As brocade is a woven textile, minor variations in pattern alignment at the seams are characteristic of the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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