Golden Butterfly with Pearl Papanga Hiraka by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun

Golden Butterfly with Pearl Papanga Hiraka by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Kākahu Raranga, Papanga, Tāhūhū, Tauira me te Kākahu Competition Category.

ParahiKākahu Raranga· 2026

Golden Butterfly with Pearl Papanga Hiraka

by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun

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

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Kākahu Raranga Category

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The Design

About Golden Butterfly with Pearl Papanga Hiraka

He papanga hiraka a Golden Butterfly with Pearl i hoahoatia mō ngā rūma moe o ēnei rā. Ko te whakakīnga he hiraka mōreri kōkōna takirua 100 ōrau, ā, ko te uhi o waho he hiraka māori, e hoatu ana i te āhua māmā, mahana hoki. Kua whakairohia te uhi ki ngā pūrerehua, ā, mā ngā ia parirau taipitopito, ngā peara kua tāwaia, me te tuitui tino pai e hanga ai he mata ahu-toru. Ka whakakapia te tuitui papanga tawhito e tētahi anga o roto ka taea te tango, nō reira ka māmā ake te horoi me te tiaki i te papanga. Ko te kaupapa o te hoahoa ko te huringa āhua, he tohu nō te Rāwhiti mō te panoni me te whakahou.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Golden Butterfly with Pearl Papanga Hiraka te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Golden Butterfly with Pearl Papanga Hiraka he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Golden Butterfly with Pearl Papanga Hiraka i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

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.