CHINA HERITAGE STUDIO / STUDIO FILM

What is ronghua? A one-minute film.

Meet the Chinese silk-flower craft through close-up details, a glimpse of making, and ideas for wearing and gifting. English narration, with English and Chinese subtitles and a transcript.

STUDIO FILM / 01 · 60 SECONDS

English narration · 60 seconds · Press play to begin
Read the transcript

Some flowers are made to be worn Meet Ronghua China's traditional silk-flower craft Soft silk and fine copper wire become delicate petals shaped and assembled by hand Look closer luminous colour sculpted layers and details that catch the light In Chinese Ronghua echoes a word for prosperity making each flower a beautiful way to share good wishes Style it in your hair for a celebration or add a floral accent to an everyday look Give it to someone who loves thoughtful design and objects with a story Passed from maker to maker the craft lives on through the people who wear and appreciate it Discover your flower Wear the beauty Carry the story

An introduction to the craft, with reference pieces selected for visual exploration. Our instructor-led course is still in development.

Explore the flower edit →

Sources and further reading

Ronghua history, materials and sample photographs →

Nanjing government: history and contemporary practice ↗