Scarf in mulberry silk satin with hand-roll edges (100% silk).

Dimension : 110 x 110cm | As this scarf is hand-rolled, the dimensions indicated may vary. [story]This is the design of the caisson ceiling in the Forbidden City, China. 

It depicts the unique design of the interior ceilings in traditional Chinese Architecture, which can only be used in the royal palaces and temples with high ranks, set right above the seats or Buddha statues. It is made from wood, generally looking like an open umbrella and decorated with various carvings and colorful paintings, representing the highest architecture level in ancient China. 

The caisson ceiling in this scarf has three layers in the round, octagonal, and square shapes from top to bottom. This design embodies the traditional Chinese conception of a round sky and square ground. A finely carved golden dragon spins in the center with a Xuanyuan Mirror below and looks down. Together with the golden dragons on the huge columns in the hall, they highlight the majesty and magnificence of the highest-ranked building in the Forbidden City.

This beautiful scarf can be used for home artwork or worn on the body.