The Influence of Yaozhou Celadon Production Techniques on the Texture and Color of Silk
Hongyan Zhang
Article
2026 / Volume 9 / Pages 1398‐1413
Published 7 May 2026
Abstract
The pursuit of sustainable development in the modern textile industry has renewed interest in historical manufacturing using natural fibers. While extensive research exists for staple fibers like wool and cotton, this study investigates highvalue silk textile production in the Song Dynasty, analyzing how Yaozhou celadon ceramics influenced the processing of silk yarn and the final properties of woven fabrics. Adopting an interdisciplinary culture approach, the study examines agricultural practices, dyeing technologies, and weaving processes of the period. It compares the inorganic chemistry of ceramic color with the dyeing of textiles using organic compounds, and analyzes how artisans utilized looms to produce surface textures comparable to those of carved ceramics. Findings suggest notable aesthetic correspondences: celadon's color palette appears to have functioned as a valued reference within dyeing traditions, while its carved surfaces find comparable expression in additive weaving structures. This cross-media relationship between ceramic and textile crafts offers critical insights for the contemporary textile industrys approach to creating sustainable, high-value goods from renewable materials like silk, contrasting with other materials such as leather.
Keywords
yaozhou celadon, textile technology, sustainable development, weaving, natural fibers