In the Sui Dynasty, the people of Yangzhou would cut colourful paper or silk and satin to celebrate festivals.

在隋朝，扬州人会剪彩色的纸或丝绸和缎子来庆祝节日。

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The emperor ordered the girl servants to cut fine silk and satin into flowers and leaves and use them to decorate the trees and lakes, copying nicely the looks of spring and summer.

皇帝命令女仆们把精美的丝绸和缎子剪成花和叶子，用来装饰树木和湖泊，将春天和夏天的样子恰到好处地复刻出来。

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You want to buy some Chinese silk and satin, don't you?

您想买些中国绸缎，是吗？

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Phillips, 30, who is 13th in line to the throne but does not use a royal title, married Tindall, 32, in an ivory silk faille and silk duchess satin gown designed by Stewart Parvin.

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On the other side of the spectrum were the women in white and ivory like Kerry Washington in a dress with a structured bodice from Rodarte, Naomi Watts in a lace and silk tulle frock from Marchesa and Sofia Vergara in a ruched and draped silk satin dress by Donna Karan.

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The full skirt was framed by a band of silk duchess satin and a subtle train.

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