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Fashion & Lifestyle

Flowers Blooming on Stone

Entrant: Jiangsu Soho International Group Co., Ltd.

2026 · Season 2

Gold

CategoryFashion & Lifestyle
Class / SubcategoryLuggage & Bags
Handbags
Country / RegionChina
Client’s nameWuhan Textile University

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Project description.

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"Flowers Blooming on Stone" Basalt Aerospace Fiber Four-Protection Intangible Cultural Heritage Creative Bag reimagines the traditional Chinese cultural bag through the fusion of intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship, aerospace-derived fiber technology, and contemporary functional design. It addresses a gap in the premium business luggage market, where traditional cultural bags often prioritize aesthetics over protection, while professional protective cases tend to rely on heavy, industrial materials with limited cultural appeal.

The bag combines basalt fiber, aramid fiber, and other high-performance functional materials to provide integrated protection against water, fire, abrasion, and electromagnetic signal leakage. Aerospace-grade durable dyeing technology further improves resistance to fading and environmental wear, helping the bag maintain its refined appearance through long-term use. An electromagnetic-shielding inner layer provides additional protection for electronic devices and sensitive documents, making the bag suitable for business travel, professional work, and other scenarios where both security and presentation matter.

Its visual identity draws inspiration from the elegant floral motifs of traditional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. These patterns are artistically simplified and reconstructed, preserving their distinctive lines and restrained blue-and-white aesthetic. The design then incorporates Yingshan silk flower wrapping, a traditional intangible cultural heritage craft from Hubei. Handmade three-dimensional floral elements transform traditionally flat decorative motifs into tactile, sculptural details, bringing greater depth and warmth to the contemporary bag.

Sustainability is integrated through material selection. Recyclable microfiber leather is used for structural and accessory components, while environmentally conscious materials reduce dependence on conventional resource-intensive options. The combination of durable functional fibers and renewable or recyclable materials extends product longevity while supporting a lower-impact design approach.

By bringing together Chinese cultural aesthetics, intangible heritage craftsmanship, aerospace material technology, functional protection, and sustainable design, “Flowers Blooming on Stone” transforms traditional cultural expression into a practical contemporary product. It not only offers a refined solution for modern business and professional users, but also creates a new pathway for intangible cultural heritage and traditional textile culture to enter contemporary life and global markets.

Project credits.

LI PENG

ZHANG TAO

WEN JIN WEI

YE MING

CAO GEN YANG

JIAO HUI

LIU MING LUO

LI MAN LING

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