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Our Story

Preserving a Civilization Through Silk

King Silk Art was founded with a simple but meaningful mission: to preserve, share, and celebrate the living artistic heritage of Suzhou Silk Art with the world.

Rooted in one of China’s oldest artistic traditions, every artwork represents generations of craftsmanship, patience, and cultural memory. More than decoration, each piece carries forward a legacy that has been refined for centuries.


From Suzhou to the World

Suzhou Silk Art was born in the ancient city of Suzhou, where silk craftsmanship has flourished for more than two thousand years.

Founded by Forest, King Silk Art began with a vision to introduce this remarkable art form beyond China. The journey first led to Canada, then the United States, Australia, and international exhibitions around the world. Along the way, thousands of visitors discovered an art tradition they had never seen before.

Today, King Silk Art continues to build what we proudly call a Silk Road for the 21st Century—connecting cultures through art, one collector at a time.


The Zhang Family Studio

King Silk Art is built upon the traditions of the Zhang Family Studio, where artistic knowledge has been preserved and shared across generations.

Rather than the work of a single individual, every artwork reflects the dedication of skilled family artisans who continue one of China’s most demanding handcrafted traditions. Forest serves as the founder and ambassador, bringing this heritage to collectors around the world.


Our Mission

Our mission is not simply to sell artwork.

It is to preserve a rare artistic heritage, support traditional artisans, inspire appreciation for handmade excellence, and ensure that future generations can continue to experience the extraordinary beauty of authentic Suzhou Silk Art.

Every artwork collected helps keep this living tradition alive.


Looking Ahead

As King Silk Art continues to grow internationally, our commitment remains unchanged:

To preserve a civilization in silk, inspire cultural understanding, and build lasting connections between East and West through timeless works of art.


Building the Silk Art Road for the 21st Century
The journey of Forest Zhang and King Silk Art

 

In 2002, Forest Zhang and his family began a journey that would take Suzhou Silk Art far beyond its birthplace.

What started in Canada gradually expanded to the United States, Middle East, United Kindom, Australia, and international exhibitions around the world. Along the way, thousands of visitors encountered Suzhou Silk Art for the very first time, while collectors from many cultures helped keep this extraordinary artistic tradition alive.

Today, that journey continues—not simply as a business, but as a lifelong commitment to preserving a living civilization through silk and building lasting cultural connections between East and West.

Forest’s 21st Century Silk Art Road, 2002 – 2020

Forest introduces King Silk Art to the UK in 2008

King Silk Art hits the US in 2006

King Silk Art in Australia, 2011

Recognition Through the Years

Over two decades of international recognition reflect the growing appreciation of Suzhou Silk Art around the world.

 

Most eye Catching Vendor, SD Fair 2007

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First Place, PA Flower Show 2011

 Finest Exhibits, LA Fair 2007

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Forest was Interviewed by Sydney Radio in 2011

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Best Indoor Retail Exhibitor, Melbourne Royal Show 2017

Sharing Suzhou Silk Art with the World

2026 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, US 2026

Customer lessons 2004

London, UK  2009

Melbourne, Australia 2011

Ontario, Canada 2004

LA Street Festival 2019

 

US team

Dubai 2008

UK team