Wang Jinshan, the nationally designated Representative Inheritor of Suzhou kesi weaving.
He stands as a living standard of silk craftsmanship in China. Devoting his life to the restoration and promotion of kesi, his strict demands on raw materials and weaving techniques imbue kesi textiles with sheen and finesse, cementing the quality authority of traditional kesi.
In the “Suzhou kesi: restoring the Qianlong Kangyin Dragon Robe” project, records note that kesi uses raw silk as warp and seasoned (woven) silks as weft, applying the “continuous warp, interrupted weft” technique. This structure gives kesi strength beyond ordinary embroidery; the finished product needs no backing fabric or added lining to maintain a clear pattern and texture.
Wang’s heritage is not about fast, industrial output but about the sixteen detailed steps—from warp winding, shuttle setting, shuttle striking, turning finishes, to final trimming—each demanding precision and patience.
Significance of Genuine Silk Materials
Wang’s insistence on using raw silk as warp and woven silk as weft shows that filament strength and uniformity are foundational to overall textile quality. For EVERSILK, maintaining 100% mulberry silk and selecting premium silk strands are essential for achieving smooth hand-feel and consistent luster.
Durability & Fineness from Handcraft
The traditional kesi works Wang oversees require sixteen laborious stages; the more intricate and authentic the craftsmanship, the higher the durability, textural depth, and interplay of fibers. EVERSILK’s commitment to reinforced seams and handcrafted finishing follows this same philosophy.
Touch & Visual Experience
Kesi works, owing to weaving structure and color interplay, achieve effects similar to carving or depth: both visually layered and tactilely expressive. This aligns with EVERSILK’s aspiration that each pillowcase or bedding piece feels luxurious from daily touch.
