Golden Butterfly with Pearl Chofunda cha Silika by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun

Golden Butterfly with Pearl Chofunda cha Silika by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Nsalu, Zovalira, Mitundu ndi Zovala Competition Category.

BronzeNsalu· 2026

Golden Butterfly with Pearl Chofunda cha Silika

by Lin Yanfei and Lin Qingyun

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

Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Nsalu Category

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The Design

About Golden Butterfly with Pearl Chofunda cha Silika

Golden Butterfly with Pearl ndi chofunda cha silika chopangidwa kuti chigwiritsidwe ntchito m'zipinda zogona zamakono. Zomwe zili mkati mwake zapangidwa ndi silika wa mabulosi wa makokoni awiri wa 100 peresenti, ndipo chivundikiro chakunja chapangidwa ndi silika wachilengedwe, zomwe zimapereka kupepuka ndi kutentha. Chivundikirocho chaluka zithunzi za agulugufe, ndipo mizere yodziwika bwino ya mapiko, ngale zamitundu ndi kusoka mosamalitsa zimapanga malo owoneka ngati a mbali zitatu. Chivundikiro chamkati chotha kuchotsedwa chimalowa m'malo mwa kusoka kwachikhalidwe, kotero chofundacho ndi chosavuta kutsuka ndi kusamalira. Kapangidwe kake katengera mutu wa kusintha kwa kachilombo kukhala gulugufe, chithunzi cha Kum'mawa cha kusintha ndi kukonzedwanso.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Golden Butterfly with Pearl Chofunda cha Silika ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Golden Butterfly with Pearl Chofunda cha Silika akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Golden Butterfly with Pearl Chofunda cha Silika amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

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.