Qian Tai Xiang Silk
Gusu, Suzhou
A 1857 silk merchant's shop on Guanqian Street, still trading in the brocade and satin that made Suzhou famous.
Qian Tai Xiang has been Suzhou's silk address since 1857, a handsome shopfront on Guanqian Street where the city's great textile tradition is still sold the traditional way - bolts unrolled across the counter, light catching the satin weave.
From qipao silks to brocade paneling, scarves, and bed linens, the quality is the real thing and the prices reflect it. Staff will help you pick the right weight and weave, and the shop can arrange tailoring. It is the reliable, elegant answer to 'where do I buy silk in Suzhou'.
Best for: Brocade and silk from a shop older than most countries.
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