Arrival EssentialsA few things to notice
01 · Cloth
Look closely at the surface colour and sheen.
02 · Making
Use the exhibition's process descriptions to follow how the cloth is made.
03 · Everyday use
See what the cloth becomes and imagine how it is worn or used.
Foshan · TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
Gambiered silk in Shunde: start with the cloth
Look at the colour, texture and uses of a piece of cloth, then see how it connects with everyday life in Shunde.
Archival photograph of silk drying in 2023, not the museum interior.
Want to visit?
Shunde Museum lists a temporary gambiered-silk exhibition until 6 April 2027. Check the current exhibition before travelling. Dyeing activities require a separate arrangement.
Shunde Museum
顺德区博物馆
佛山市顺德区大良新城区碧水路北侧
North of Bishui Road, Daliang New District, Shunde District, Foshan