Since the early beginnings of Chinese silk production many forms of silk textiles have been
created. Jiāo-chou and Xiang-yun-shā are two types of Chinese silks that use eco-friendly
vegetable dyeing and iron-rich mud-coated techniques to create a unique texture and two-
tone color—shiny black on one side and reddish brown on the other. Mud-coated silks,
which have been around since the fifth century, are making a comeback in the fashion world
as high-end, luxury textiles. This trend has been initiated by boutique stores and high-end …