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Production process.

Xiangyunsha, commonly known as ramie silk or cloud silk, and the black version is also called black glue silk, is a type of silk product made by coating mulberry silk fabric with ramie juice, then covering it with mineral-rich river and pond mud, and then drying it in the sun. Currently, Xiangyunsha is mainly produced in China. The Xiangyunsha dyeing and finishing technique is one of the second batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage..

Xiangyunsha's production is severely limited by the unique composition of river mud in its region of origin, which is crucial for the chemical reactions involved in the production process. In the 1990s, a Japanese textile engineer traveled to China to learn about Xiangyunsha production techniques and attempted to transplant them, but to no avail.

Pure natural ingredients
No pigment added.

  • Soft Fabric

    The fabric is made of 100% silk, no other ingredients added

  • color

    The pigment is made from natural plant dyeing of yam juice, without any other scientific pigments added.

  • Production time

    Each piece of cloth needs at least 15 days of drying in the sun to be finished..

Production Process.

  • Drying Ground

    Traditional Xiangyunsha production is entirely handmade. A complete Xiangyunsha dyeing cycle takes 15 days, extended by rainy weather. Including post-processing, the total process can reach three to six months. Each step in the Xiangyunsha production process—dip, sprinkle, seal, boil, and wash—is incredibly complex and meticulous. The proper distribution of dye concentrations relies heavily on experience and requires constant adjustment.

Process.

  • Preparing the silk

    Cut white silk into 20-meter sections. Sew wooden sticks at each end of each section, and sew stringing along the sides of the silk. Preparing the dye: Grind the yam and place it in a bamboo basket. Then, soak it in several water troughs. The first trough is called the "first pass," followed by the "second pass," "third pass," and "fourth pass." Dyeing the silk: Soak the silk in the "first pass" while constantly turning it by hand, taking half a day to ensure even absorption of the dye. The silk is taken out and sun-dried, a process called "drying the silk." The silk is then sprayed with "two passes of water" and swept dry with a sunflower leaf broom. This process is called "sprinkling the silk with water." After six sprinklings, the silk turns a light brown. It is then placed in a special water-sealing tank and soaked in "three passes of water" for one hour before being removed and sun-dried. This process is repeated six times, a process called "sealing the silk." The silk is then boiled in a pot with "three passes of water," dehydrated, and sun-dried. This "sealing the silk with water" cycle is repeated twelve times, followed by boiling again with "four passes of water," and then "sealing the silk with water" once more. Finally, it is sun-dried. Mud washing: Lunjiao river mud is mixed into a paste and evenly applied to the front of the silk. The silk is then folded in half along its centerline and spread flat on the grass for half an hour. The dye and the mud then fully come into contact, causing a chemical reaction that turns the silk jet black. Water washing: After the chemical reaction is complete, the Xiangyunsha silk is placed in the river to wash away the surface mud. Sealing: After washing, spray the spread Xiangyunsha with yam juice again. Misting: Before nightfall, spread the Xiangyunsha flat on the grass to absorb the morning dew and soften it. Sealing: After leaving the Xiangyunsha for 3 to 6 months, remove it and wash it. The finished product can then be used to make clothing. Constraints on Production Expansion.