Journal
Notes from the studio.
On the craft, on wearing silk in ordinary life, and on the practical questions that come up before a wedding order.
Bridal
14 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Silk flowers for a wedding: what to know before you order
Lead times, colour matching, weight and weather. The practical questions brides ask us, answered before you place an order.
Wearing
2 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How to wear a Chinese hairpin with everyday clothes
A practical guide to wearing ronghua with modern clothes: which pin suits which hair, what to avoid, and how to keep the piece in place all day.
The craft
18 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
What is ronghua? The Chinese silk flower behind everything we make
Ronghua is a flower made from silk stretched over copper wire. Here is what the craft is, where it comes from, and why it costs what it costs.