2. Strand Size – The thinner the silk, the finer the art
The thickness of the silk thread is an important aspect of each work of Silk Art. One silk thread can be divided into 16 individual strands, the smallest, finer than a human hair. A good rule-of-thumb is the thinner the silk, the finer the quality of the silk embroidery.

Overall, the affected of Silk Art is similar to Pointillism. Up close you can see each of the tiny stitches and marvel at the design and execution of such detailed work, but when you step back, you are enthralled by the beauty of the image created.

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King Silk Art is now based in Southern California. We are proud of our new aesthetic, where we create both this ancient form of art, and add a touch of modern thought into some of the original designs. We believe that with our continuous efforts, this ancient art will never become extinct and will evolve with time.

In 2004, when we first introduced our handmade Silk Art in Canada, we were thrilled by the response. As the years have passed and we’ve visited new countries and continents, we continue to be delighted by the universal admiration for the tradition that is so dear to us. In the future, we hope that more and more people will have a chance to appreciate the beauty of this ancient fine art.

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The peony is significant both historically and mythologically, and thus is tied to many different meanings and symbols. Common peony meanings include romance, prosperity, good fortune, a happy marriage, riches, honor, and compassion — but peonies can also mean bashfulness.
There is a common myth about the peony. In one, the peony is believed to be named after Paeon, the Greek physician of the gods. According to the legend, Paeon was a student of Aesculapius, the god of medicine. When Paeon used a peony root to heal Pluto — the first time this was tried — Aesculapius became jealous of his talents and tried to kill him. To save Paeon (and show compassion to him), Pluto transformed him into a peony, because he knew it was a flower that people would admire and praise. Thus, one peony meaning is compassion.

As the myth shows, peonies were valued for their medicinal uses. In ancient and medieval times their roots and seeds were believed to cure over twenty diseases including epilepsy and snake bites. In England, children wore peony root necklaces to prevent seizures and help teething pain.

为何洛阳牡丹甲天下
“因为洛阳气候温和、土壤肥沃, 非常适宜牡丹栽培。早在隋代的皇家园林——西苑中就开始大量地种植牡丹。 洛阳是久负盛名的古城,先后有十余个朝代在此建都,被誉为九朝古城。洛阳牡丹始于隋、兴起唐、盛于宋,沿续至今。洛阳牡丹以品种繁多, 花色奇丽而名扬天下。故有 “洛阳牡丹甲天下” 之名句流传于世。

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King Silk Art is a completely holistic family business. The House of Zhang in Suzhou, is managed by Mei Zhang. The House of Zhang cultivates silk worms, produces silk thread, dyes the thread and weaves each canvas. Our skilled and talented artists use these proprietary raw materials to create handmade Silk Art.

Once the Silk Art is perfect, King Silk Art takes over. Forest Zhang, Mei’s brother and President of King Silk Art, travels the 21’st Century Silk Art Road, paving the way for our Silk Art. Like two members of the same family, The House of Zhang and King Silk Art are separate entities, but forever intertwined.

King Silk Art is a completely holistic family business. The House of Zhang in Suzhou, is managed by Mei Zhang. The House of Zhang cultivates silk worms, produces silk thread, dyes the thread and weaves each canvas. Our skilled and talented artists use these proprietary raw materials to create handmade Silk Art.

Once the Silk Art is perfect, King Silk Art takes over. Forest Zhang, Mei’s brother and President of King Silk Art, travels the 21’st Century Silk Art Road, paving the way for our Silk Art. Like two members of the same family, The House of Zhang and King Silk Art are separate entities, but forever intertwined.

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Common peony meanings include romance, prosperity, good fortune, a happy marriage, riches, honor, and compassion — but peonies can also mean bashfulness. … Thus, one peony meaning is compassion. In the other myth, the peony is tied to a nymph named Paeonia.

牡丹的花语是富贵、圆满、浓情。
牡丹，在唐代已被誉为“花王”“国色天香”等，因其色、姿、香、韵俱佳，雍容华贵，庄重典雅，又被人们推崇为“花之富贵者”。

牡丹，以它特有的雍容华贵在中国传统意识中被视为百花王、骄傲争霸世界第一象征。牡丹花象征着高贵坚定，品其卓尔不群的品格。牡丹是我国特有的名贵花卉, 雍容华贵、富丽端庄、芳香浓郁, 素有”国色天香”之美称, 被誉为富贵吉祥、繁荣昌盛的象征。

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The home of the House of Zhang and the birthplace of Silk Art is a city called Suzhou, located in the deltas of the Yangtze River in Southeastern China, about 60 miles west of Shanghai.

Suzhou has a history of more than 2,500 years, dating back to the late Shang Dynasty. Marco Polo called Suzhou “The Venice of the East“. An old Chinese saying calls Suzhou a “Paradise on the Earth“. Centuries of tourists have praised the beauty of Suzhou’s nature, classical gardens, bridges, waters, traditional operas, and the soft tone of the dialect. Suzhou is still a favorite tourist destination with a rich history and a fascinating present.

Over the years, Suzhou has evolved into a modern industrial city. With a total area of nearly 8500 square miles and a population of just over 6 million, Suzhou is a major manufacturing, technology, investment and exporting base in China.

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King Silk Art is a completely holistic family business. The House of Zhang in Suzhou, is managed by Mei Zhang. The House of Zhang cultivates silk worms, produces silk thread, dyes the thread and weaves each canvas. Our skilled and talented artists use these proprietary raw materials to create handmade Silk Art.

Once the Silk Art is perfect, King Silk Art takes over. Forest Zhang, Mei’s brother and President of King Silk Art, travels the 21’st Century Silk Art Road, paving the way for our Silk Art. Like two members of the same family, The House of Zhang and King Silk Art are separate entities, but forever intertwined.

King Silk Art is a completely holistic family business. The House of Zhang in Suzhou, is managed by Mei Zhang. The House of Zhang cultivates silk worms, produces silk thread, dyes the thread and weaves each canvas. Our skilled and talented artists use these proprietary raw materials to create handmade Silk Art.

Once the Silk Art is perfect, King Silk Art takes over. Forest Zhang, Mei’s brother and President of King Silk Art, travels the 21’st Century Silk Art Road, paving the way for our Silk Art. Like two members of the same family, The House of Zhang and King Silk Art are separate entities, but forever intertwined.

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Are these being done by children?

NO, again NO. Silk Art masterpieces are not the work of children. It takes 20 years to master the techniques in order to produce high quality Silk Art. Please see our section on artistic talent.

You are working directly with the artists and their families. We do not put our children at risk for the sake of a few dollars.

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2. Strand Size – The thinner the silk, the finer the art
The thickness of the silk thread is an important aspect of each work of Silk Art. One silk thread can be divided into 16 individual strands, the smallest, finer than a human hair. A good rule-of-thumb is the thinner the silk, the finer the quality of the silk embroidery.

Overall, the affected of Silk Art is similar to Pointillism. Up close you can see each of the tiny stitches and marvel at the design and execution of such detailed work, but when you step back, you are enthralled by the beauty of the image created.

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Guilin is a city in southern China known for its dramatic landscape of limestone karst hills. At its center are 2 lakes, Shanhu (Cedar) and Ronghu (Banyan), remaining from a medieval-era moat that once surrounded the city. Boats travel through these and other lakes via connected rivers. On Shanhu Lake’s shore, twin pagodas, the Sun and Moon, light up the sky at night.

桂林山水甲天下，绝妙漓江秋泛图。此诗作者是金武祥，是一首清朝时期的七言绝句诗词。
全诗如下：
遍游桂林山岩，清朝金武祥。
未暇骖鸾信不诬，玉簪罗带路纡萦。
桂林山水甲天下，绝妙漓江秋泛图。

白话文:
仙人驾鸟云游才知道没有捏造事实，山道水路回环曲折好景在峰回路转之际。
桂林地区的山水美景真是天地第一，美到极点的漓江秋天就像一幅图画一样。

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