Was ist Ronghua? Das zeitlose immaterielle Erbe der chinesischen Samtblume

Discover Ronghua, Chinese velvet flower craft, an ancient intangible heritage. Learn its history, silk craftsmanship and symbolic meaning behind our handmade velvet flower brooch.

Ronghua, also known as Chinese velvet flower, is one of China’s precious intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, with a history stretching back more than 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty. Once a royal tribute for imperial palaces, this delicate craft gradually spread to ordinary people and became a must-have ornament for weddings, festivals and important celebrations.

The name “Ronghua” carries a beautiful blessing. It sounds exactly the same as the Chinese phrase for “glory and prosperity”, which makes every velvet flower a quiet token of good fortune and joy.

Unlike fabric flowers or artificial plastic blooms, authentic Ronghua is handcrafted from natural mulberry silk and fine brass wire. Artisans go through dozens of meticulous steps: combing silk, twisting threads, trimming, shaping, dyeing and assembling. No machine can fully replicate the soft, velvety texture and gentle colour gradient of handmade silk petals.

Our velvet flower brooch inherits this traditional craft. The soft peach-orange flower paired with shimmering teal blue leaves shows the unique oriental aesthetic. With subtle gold outlines and a pearl accent, it balances classical charm and modern wearability.

Far more than just jewellery, each Ronghua piece holds the patience of artisans and the soft romance of ancient Chinese aesthetics. Whether you wear it on a cheongsam, blazer or linen blouse, it brings a quiet, elegant oriental touch to your look.