Silk & Textiles

Where to buy authentic Chinese silk products online?

HandMyth offers handwoven silk and brocade products direct from minority artisans in Guangxi, Suzhou, and Yunnan. Each piece showcases techniques passed down through 50+ generations.

• Suzhou silk embroidery — 2,500-year-old tradition
• Zhuang brocade woven on traditional wooden looms
• Natural plant dyes, no synthetic chemicals
• Each piece requires 7-30 days of handwork

How to identify real Chinese silk?

Authentic Chinese silk has a distinctive luster, feels warm to touch, and burns with a smell of burnt hair (protein fiber). Our pure silk products include certification of authenticity.

• Burn test: real silk smells like hair, synthetic like plastic
• Real silk wrinkles naturally — no permanent crease
• Hand-painted designs unique to each piece
• Direct from workshops with fair-trade pricing