Restoration Intangible Cultural Heritage Experiential Studio is going to host an event on Suzhou Kesi knitting technique at Suzhou ICH Shop Dongbei Street Branch (非一般的甄选铺·东北街店) this Saturday (May 29).

With natural silk and gold thread as its materials, Kesi is a kind of ancient silk knitting technique that is spread in Suzhou and its neighboring areas. The making of Kesi involves wooden loom and bamboo shuttle, and the colorful patterns look like being engraved on the cloth. Thus Kesi is reputed to be “fabric sage”. Kesi was included into the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list as a major part of sericulture and silk craftsmanship of China in 2009.

Fan Yuming Embroidery Studio in Zhenhu Town, SND mainly designs and produces Kesi, embroidery and other artworks, which are popular among lovers of Kesi. Fan Yuming, municipal-level representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage of Suzhou Kesi knitting technique, will be invited to introduce the knitting technique of Suzhou Kesi and demonstrate the knitting of Kesi with the loom.

Those who are unable to attend the event can watch it live-streamed through Douyin account @FeiyibanFeiyi and feel the charm of Suzhou Kesi online.

Currently, Fan Yuming Embroidery Studio is exhibiting and selling its Kesi products at Suzhou ICH Shop Dongbei Street Branch for a week. Don’t miss out!

Restoration Intangible Cultural Heritage Experiential Studio

An Experience with Suzhou Kesi knitting technique

Date

2pm to 3pm, May 29 (Saturday)

Venue

Suzhou ICH Shop Dongbei Street Branch (No. 231 Dongbei Street, Gusu District, Suzhou)

Take Rail Transit Line 4 to Beisita(北寺塔) Station, come out from No.4 Northeast Exit, and then walk to the Suzhou Tourism Information Center(苏州旅游咨询中心).

Fee

RMB15 yuan/person (including a cup of designated drink)

Participants

The event is recruiting 15 Chinese and expat participants.

Tips: Put on your face mask, cooperate with body temperature check and the verification of Health Code. Join us with proper self-protective measures!

Seats are limited.

Scan the QR code to sign up now!