On the map of Shanxi Province, two shining marks of the Silk Road are only 270 kilometers apart.

At one end lies Xiyin Village in Xia County, the cradle of the silk civilization. A half-cocoon fossil unearthed there has frozen the origin of Chinese silk thousands of years ago.

On the other end, in Gaoping, Shanxi Province (ancient Xuan River), lies the Lu silk that carries this 6,000-year-old cultural gene and shines brightly in the long river of history.

This 270-kilometer stretch is not only a geographical scale but also a time bond that connects Lu silk through the ages and the world.

Originating from the cradle, the glory of the Silk Road

Lu silk, rooted in the birthplace of silk (Gaoping, also known as the ancient Xuan River), has been flowing with noble veins since its birth.

On the ancient Silk Road, Lu silk, with its outstanding quality, was undoubtedly the star. The silk produced at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the Taihang Mountains is astonishingly long, tough in texture and lustrous like jade. The unique geographical advantage makes the cost of transporting it to Chang 'an relatively low.

The Palace Museum in Beijing still houses over 50 pieces of Lu silk bedding from the emperor's wedding, silently demonstrating its top-notch status as a tribute to the royal family.

Even more astonishingly, Lu silk was once sold far and wide along the Silk Road to the Roman Empire, becoming a luxury item that the nobility vied for. The praise that "one tael of Lu silk is worth one tael of gold" is the best footnote to its nobility and luxury.

Through the vicissitudes of time, craftsmanship remains unwavering

With the change of dynasties, Lu silk also experienced its rise and fall. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was at its peak and renowned throughout the land. The modern turmoil once fell silent.

However, the craftsmanship and perseverance of the people of Lu Silk have never ceased. They safeguard the exquisite craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation while also actively exploring new directions in the tide of The Times.

Ancient art reborn, silk shines upon the world

Nowadays, riding on the spring breeze of the "Belt and Road Initiative", Lu Silk has ushered in a brand-new chapter of development. As a leading player in the industry, Lu 'anfu Lu Silk Group shoulders the responsibility of inheritance and innovation.

The group not only fully retains the core intangible cultural heritage techniques of the weaving process of the Dragon and Phoenix · Lu Silk quilt series, but also actively introduces modern technology and design concepts, achieving a perfect elevation of traditional craftsmanship on the basis of inheriting traditional Chinese auspicious patterns.

Today, the Longfeng Lu silk quilt has moved from the Kunning Palace during the emperors' and empresses' weddings to the wedding rooms of millions of children in families, becoming a symbol of "happy families passed down from generation to generation". It is even exported overseas, winning the love of consumers around the world and making the ancient Oriental silk charm shine on the world stage once again.

270 kilometers, measuring civilization, extending dreams

These 270 kilometers have witnessed the development of Lu Silk from its nascent stage at the origin of silk, to its glorious peak along the ancient Silk Road, and now to its brilliant blooming on the "Belt and Road Initiative".

It carries the wisdom and hard work of the people of Shanxi, inscriptions the brilliant glory of ancient Chinese silk civilization, and more importantly, embodies the grand dream of Chinese culture going global.

The future is here, and a brilliant future is within reach 

Standing at a new historical starting point, the people of Lu Silk will continue to follow the cultural roots extended over the 270-kilometer stretch, safeguarding the essence in inheritance and stimulating vitality through innovation.

Lu silk will surely continue to write its glorious chapter on the world stage with a more splendid appearance, allowing this traditional silk weaving technique to radiate new vitality and charm in the new era!