China National Silk Museum

China National Silk Museum From silk to costume, from tangible to intangible, from China to world, from
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Lebssa Fassia (Traditional Fez Dress).Crafted from premium fabrics such as velvet and brocade, this dress features fine ...
11/08/2026

Lebssa Fassia (Traditional Fez Dress).

Crafted from premium fabrics such as velvet and brocade, this dress features fine embroidery and lace trimmings, paired with an ornate headdress and jewelry.

Its elegant design reflects the long-standing handicraft tradition of Fez and Andalusian cultural influences. Currently on display in CNSM.

A 19th-century Rabat-Salé Caftan. 🇲🇦This traditional garment is crafted from green velvet and features intricate gold th...
11/08/2026

A 19th-century Rabat-Salé Caftan. 🇲🇦

This traditional garment is crafted from green velvet and features intricate gold thread embroidery.

From a private collection, this piece is currently on display in CNSM.

A closer look at Tang Dynasty stone carving. 🗿This Stone Seated Maitreya Buddha dates back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-9...
11/08/2026

A closer look at Tang Dynasty stone carving. 🗿

This Stone Seated Maitreya Buddha dates back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907). Interestingly, it was excavated from a brick-built well from the later Song Dynasty in Yiwu.

On loan from the Yiwu Museum, this piece is currently on display in our Silver Mountain Moon exhibition.

11/08/2026

📜 Step into CNSM's "Silver Mountain Moon" exhibition, where high-definition facsimiles of thousand-year-old scriptures are now on display!

📅 On view until Sept 1
📍 Temporary Exhibition Hall & Galaxy Hall, CNSM

06/08/2026

🎉 Great News! CNSM's special exhibition receives national recognition ✨

We are thrilled to announce that Silver Mountain Moon: Gaochang and Kucha on the Silk Road has been selected as a 2026 national recommended exhibition for the "Discovering China in Museums" project! 👏

Featuring over 200 precious artifacts, this exhibition takes you on a journey back to the Han and Tang dynasties along the Silk Road. Come and explore exquisite brocades, painted wooden figurines, actual Tang dynasty dumplings 🥟, and a stunning 1:1 replica of Kizil Cave 38!

📅 The exhibition runs until September 1. Grab your chance to explore the fascinating Silk Road stories before it ends!

30/07/2026

Highly recommended by a Moroccan local! ✨

International students from Zhejiang Gongshang University recently visited CNSM! Moroccan student Errazi Zineb was thrilled to see her hometown's traditional "Caftan" and highly recommends everyone to experience this North African charm. 👗

Exquisite embroidery and brilliant colors—each piece showcases true craftsmanship. Watch the video to hear Zineb's sharing! 👇

📅 On view until Sept 23. Come and explore the beauty of Morocco!

27/07/2026

💖 A heartwarming transnational handicraft encounter!✨

Recently, CNSM and the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan co-hosted the "Boundless Craftsmanship: China-Kazakhstan Inclusive Silk Handicraft Experience Activity" for youths with invisible disabilities.

When Chinese Song Brocade meets Kazakh wool felt, cultural heritage becomes warmth at your fingertips! Participants made tulip felt tapestries, DIYed Song Brocade brooches, and received cute Kazakh yurt pendants 🎁.

True accessibility means empowering everyone to create in their own way! 🥰

27/07/2026

🤝 A new partnership with another museum in Kazakhstan!

On July 22, the China National Silk Museum and the National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan Қазақстан Республикасы Ұлттық орталық музейі officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding. ✨

Director Serzhan Sarov and his delegation visited our silk-themed exhibitions and toured the textile conservation laboratory, where they spoke highly of our advanced technologies in textile conservation and restoration. 🔍

Over the next five years, the two museums will deepen their collaboration through joint exhibitions, cultural heritage conservation, and academic exchanges.

We look forward to seeing this partnership inspire new ideas and bring the stories of Silk Road culture to audiences around the world! 🌍

27/07/2026

✨ A magical 4-day journey comes to a perfect end!

Our little campers from the "Maritime Silk Road Youth Team" were absolutely amazing!
👀 Exploring the galleries and tracing the origins of silk.
🎨 Getting hands-on with tie-dye and weaving.
🗣️ Confidently performing bilingual dramas and presentations!

From being a bit shy at first to shining brightly at the closing ceremony, every smiling face is worth capturing. 📸

Congratulations to our little cultural ambassadors, looking forward to the next Silk Road adventure! 🌟.

24/07/2026

What did international currency look like on the ancient Silk Road? 🪙

✨ Sasanian Silver Coin (Tang Dynasty)
From the collection of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum, this piece is now on display at CNSM's "Silver Mountain Moon: Gaochang and Kucha on the Silk Road" exhibition.

🔍 Found hidden in a mountain rock crevice in Wuqia County along with over 900 other coins, this silver coin is a true Silk Road treasure! The front features the bust of a king (mainly Khosrow II), while the back displays a Zoroastrian fire altar. These coins serve as sparkling evidence of the booming trade and deep cultural exchange between ancient China and the Persian Sasanian Empire.

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