Red Silk Qun Kwa — Multicultural Hand Embroidered Chinese Wedding Dress

Red Silk Qun Kwa — Multicultural Hand Embroidered Chinese Wedding DressDesigner's Notes This piece began with a conversation I will never forget. A bride came to us carrying two cultures Chinese and Mexican and wanted both honoured equally on her wedding day. Not blended into something generic. Not one culture dressed in the costume of another. Both fully present, both fully themselves, woven together into a single garment. We started with the foundation of a traditional Qun Kwa red silk, the colour of joy and prosperity

or meaningful celebrations

40% silk for embroidery stability

Straight Qipao cut

Finished with dark green silk trim

Trim: hand-bound green edging with Pankou closure

and cultural occasions where meaning is carried in every detail

Outer: 100% peacock blue cotton lace

avoid direct sunlight and moisture

100% wine red silk

or family symbols may be integrated

With its short sleeves

and Lucky Clouds