Golden Butterfly with Pearl Kapa Kilika by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun

Golden Butterfly with Pearl Kapa Kilika by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Kapa, Lole, ʻAno Ili, Hoʻolālā Pena a me Lole Competition Category.

KeleaweKapa· 2026

Golden Butterfly with Pearl Kapa Kilika

by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun

Client: Jiangsu Darphine Silk Technology Creative Park Co., Ltd

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Kapa Category

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The Design

About Golden Butterfly with Pearl Kapa Kilika

He kapa kilika ʻo Golden Butterfly with Pearl i hakulau ʻia no nā lumi moe o kēia au. Hana ʻia ka hoʻopiha ʻana me ke kilika mulberry pūpū pālua he 100 pākēneka, a hana ʻia ka ʻili waho me ke kilika maoli, e hāʻawi ana i ka manaʻo māmā a mahana. Ua humuhumu ʻia ka uhi me nā pulelehua, a na nā aʻa ʻēheu kikoʻī, nā momi waihoʻoluʻu, a me ka humu lima maʻemaʻe e hana i kahi ʻili paʻa ʻekolu ana. Pani kekahi ʻili loko hiki ke wehe ʻia i ka humuhumu kapa kuʻuna, no laila ua maʻalahi aʻe ka hoʻomaʻemaʻe a mālama ʻana i ke kapa. Hoʻokumu ʻia ka hakulau ma ke kumuhana o ka loli kino, he kiʻi Hikina o ka loli a me ka hoʻōla hou ʻana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Golden Butterfly with Pearl Kapa Kilika i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Golden Butterfly with Pearl Kapa Kilika he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Golden Butterfly with Pearl Kapa Kilika i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Inspired by the Eastern philosophical concept of "metamorphosis into a butterfly," this design integrates natural imagery into bedding design. It breaks from traditional quilting techniques by introducing a removable inner cover and pearl-studded craftsmanship, solving the practical challenge of cleaning high-end silk quilts. This extends the product's lifespan and adaptability while echoing the theme of "breaking free from the cocoon."
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: 2000mmx2300mm
Weight: 1.25kg
Tags: Embroidered Butterflies, Removable Design, Soft Eastern Aesthetics, Silken Touch, 100% Double-Cocoon Silk
Production Technology: Crafted with 100% double-cocoon mulberry silk as the core and a natural silk shell, the quilt offers a lightweight, warm, and skin-friendly touch. Its cover features an exquisite embroidered butterflies with meticulously detailed wing veins, where colorful pearls and intricate stitching create a three-dimensional effect. The interplay of lustrous silk threads and glistening pearls—woven via a delicate balance of void and solid—reveals richly layered textures, exuding a charm of lively elegance.
Design Challenge: The core challenge lay in harmonizing subtle cultural expression with clear functional advancement, preserving the silk quilt's inherent softness and Eastern aesthetic essence while achieving a practical structural breakthrough. Moving beyond conventional fixed designs, the team introduced a removable inner shell to replace traditional quilting, directly addressing the difficulty of cleaning and maintaining high-end silk quilts.
Research: Traditional silk quilts often suffer from cleaning difficulties due to fixed structures, with cultural expressions remaining superficial. Rooted in the philosophy of "metamorphosis," the piece achieves functional breakthroughs through a detachable cover and elevates aesthetics via three-dimensional craftsmanship. This approach preserves the benefits of natural materials while meeting contemporary lifestyle needs, paving a new path for modernizing traditional craftsmanship.
Inspiration: Design Inspiration stems from the philosophy of "metamorphosis," symbolizing life's transformation and cyclical renewal. The detachable structure mirrors the conscious act of emerging from a cocoon, while three-dimensional butterfly motifs capture the dynamic beauty of new wings in flight. This creation explores the delicate balance between "inside & outside," "constraint & liberation," and "heritage & innovation", interpreting modern bedding with Eastern imagery through poetic expression.
Project Duration: The project finished in August 2025 in Nantong.
Operation Flow: The removable inner shell simplifies cleaning and maintenance, enhancing the intuitive usability of the silk quilt. The lightweight, soft fabric conforms naturally to the body, delivering a skin-friendly embrace that feels soothing and relaxing. The quilt surface showcases exquisitely embroidered butterflies, where pearls and delicate stitching techniques create a delightful fusion of visual and tactile indulgence.
Team Members: Lin Yanfei, Lin Qingyun
Image Credits: JIANGSU DARPHINE SILK TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE PARK CO., LTD.