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JINVAE ATELIER · LIVING BROCADE

A contemporary design house

Woven heritage.Modern form.

JINVAE translates China’s Four Great Brocades into contemporary objects made to live with, beginning with luminous Zhuang brocade.

Woman carrying a white Zhuang brocade tote
Woven
by hand
Made to last
Heritage in MotionCenturies of weaving carried into daily life
Handmade ExcellenceWoven and finished in considered batches
Cultural TranslationSymbol and structure recast as modern form
Conscious LuxuryTimeless objects made with respect
Close view of pale Zhuang brocade texture

Material language

The language
of the loom.

Fine silk-rich threads are set into patterns of rhythm and meaning. Every handwoven panel becomes a code of place, memory and artistry.

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Woven by
hand
Made to last

The making

Five acts of
considered craft.

01Design

Research, patterning and a new silhouette.

02Warping

Preparing threads to hold tension and rhythm.

03Weaving

Geometry formed slowly on traditional looms.

04Finishing

Hand finishing, structure and leatherwork.

05Quality

Every detail checked for lasting beauty.

A living archive

Four greatbrocades.

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01 · Guangxi

Zhuang

Bold geometry. Enduring strength.

02 · Nanjing

Yun

Royal motif. Flowing fortune.

03 · Chengdu

Shu

Elegant landscapes. Poetic harmony.

04 · Suzhou

Song

Classic grandeur. Refined order.

Collection 02

From archive
to everyday.

Historic pattern logic is translated into contemporary silhouettes, preserving cultural intelligence while refining proportion, touch and function for now.

Our commitment

Craft is a
living future.

We partner with artisan communities and protect traditional techniques by giving them a relevant place in modern life.

Brocade artisan at a loom

Artisan Partnership

Fair collaboration, knowledge preservation and community support.

Pale blue silk-rich brocade

Responsible Materials

Natural fibers, considered sourcing and low-impact small batches.

Timeless modern brocade handbag

Conscious Future

Timeless design intended for a longer life and less waste.

Private client assistance

Speak with the atelier.

Questions about materials, care, commissions or international delivery? Our team is here to help.

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