Oriental Handcraft Museum Introduction
Xiong Yi Enterprises was established in 1985. In its early days, it engaged in the manufacturing of exported ornaments, including tassel decorations, Christmas ornaments, and traditional crafts. In recent years, it has developed a unique art form called "Eastern Twined" by integrating skills from traditional Chinese culture, such as paper-cutting, weaving, and embroidery, with Taiwan’s silk string twisting technique. "Eastern Twined" focuses on themes derived from Eastern elements, such as "totems," "flowers and plants," and "landscape," combining techniques like "Minnan Spring Flower" and "Hakka Twined Flower" to create a new craft with distinct Taiwanese characteristics. Currently, "Eastern Twined" is categorized into three types: classical cultural and creative products, exquisite fashionable ornaments, and various framed art pieces. Whether worn or displayed in homes, they present a stylish and elegant aesthetic. They are ideal for collection or gifting. The fundamental technique of "Eastern Twined" is twisting, and to achieve the intricate boundaries of twisted silk, one must reach a state of "Zen." This requires a calm mind and patience, so the threads can be layered slowly and steadily to create a smooth and glossy finish akin to silk satin. "Eastern Twined" products are based on the twisting technique and incorporate elements of fashionable luxury goods, resulting in a Taiwanese cultural and creative product that embodies both “tradition” and “innovation.” The initial concept behind the design of "Eastern Twined" was to transform Taiwanese cultural products into international fashion items, which is also the goal our company aims to achieve. "Eastern Twined" is purely handcrafted art; it possesses both local significance and artistic value, making it a remarkable collectible and practical Taiwanese specialty gift. The "Spring Flower" is a traditional handcraft of women in Minnan society, primarily worn during weddings, festivals, and joyous occasions as auspicious decorative flowers. In traditional Minnan weddings, not only the bride wears the "Spring Flower," but other female relatives also wear different twisted floral hair ornaments, "Spring Flowers," to bless the marriage with happiness and longevity. Since the Spring Flower is made by twisting thread by hand, it can be preserved after the wedding as a commemorative keepsake for the future. Different shapes of Spring Flowers symbolize different meanings. In Minnan dialect, "spring" and "surplus" are homophones; wearing a Spring Flower during festivals, birthdays, or joyous occasions is hoped to bring continued happiness and fortune. Additionally, during New Year worship, a pair of "Rice Spring Flowers" is placed in decorative rice, wishing for "abundance year after year" and "wealth and auspiciousness," which is another representation of the Spring Flower. To date, "Spring Flowers" can be broadly categorized into: Kinmen Spring Flowers, Lugang Spring Flowers, and Northern Taiwan Spring Flowers. Although their shapes differ, the auspicious blessing meanings remain the same. The meanings of the twelve shapes of Spring Flowers are as follows: Lily - A hundred years of harmony, Five Blessings Flower - Five blessings come to your door, Pomegranate Flower - Numerous children and grandchildren, Chrysanthemum - Success in examinations, Peony - Wealth and honor, Round Flower - Completeness, Turtle - Longevity, Carnation - Virtue and harmony, Deer - Promotion and riches, Butterfly - Overlapping blessings, Plum Blossom - Auspiciousness, Magnolia - Fragrance of virtue. The only Twisted Silk Craft Museum in Taiwan is located in an alley, showcasing pure handmade crafts. When you arrive here, you will sense a beautiful contrast of the old house's revitalization. It lacks extravagant modern decor, featuring only simple and elegant visual aesthetics in a spacious area merging both Western and Chinese styles. Each product is displayed like a piece of art, providing you with a comfortable and enjoyable viewing experience. The Eastern Twisted Silk Craft Museum is divided into two floors: the first floor is for selling products, while the second floor features large framed art and exhibitions, as well as DIY workshops. While the product itself reflects the brand's essence, the packaging design also emphasizes the brand value of “Eastern Twined.” The packaging box has a subtle and elegant deep purple color, with a black background highlighting the product's delicacy. "We want everyone who purchases our products to see that they are well-protected and hope customers can take care of such a 'precious' item when they take it home." The second floor offers a more spacious exhibition area showcasing large framed artworks and other products combining floral twisting art. Want to experience the process of making twisted silk crafts? Visit the Twisted Silk Craft Museum for a DIY experience to create your own twisted silk product; there is suitable instruction for both adults and children. It’s definitely a great destination for family outings!
