I found this in a boutique in Shanghai. I loved it for the fine silk that just seemed to float—especially in the back. The boutique is called Heyan’er and there is also one in Beijing. We met the designer/owner: He Haiyan. I discovered the wonderful moire patterns in the fabric after I got home!
Here is what it looks like in normal life. I discovered the moire patterns while I was ironing it. What a shock it was and I knew it had to be two layers of cloth but I couldn’t separate them. I said to myself, “You really get to know something when you are ironing it.” Then I spritzed it with a bit of water to iron out some of the folds from the suitcase. Then I saw the tiny dots regularly spaced all over the cloth—tying TWO layers together to work as a single fabric. They don’t show unless you know to look for them.
The blouse requires something underneath so I took home this innocent looking tank top. (It was $70 – a shock when I figured the exchange rate but it was needed and was just right). Guess what?? When Ironed it I discovered it was a bit heavier but still double cloth with tiny tie downs! Another luxurious fabric indeed. I wore it all day yesterday and I felt wonderful—and it barely had any wrinkles!
Wow! They both look so sheer, even as two layers!
Beautiful!!
Wow double lucky on your silk top. I never try to bargain with native weavers the expense well worth the experience
Stunning pieces. I would love to have them, too!
Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
So delicate and beautiful cloth!!!