The origin of yunjin can be traced to the late Eastern Jin Dynasty (317- 420). In 2009, the craftsmanship of Nanjing yunjin brocade was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Just like clouds in the sky, the fabric has an iridescent sheen owing to its unique weaving technique and refined raw material. Nanjing Yunjin Research Institute goes even further with the vision to bridge the gap between traditional and the modern and introduce it into contemporary lifestyle.