23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Gauze Drying Ground

On the Xiangyunsha drying field, rows of taut Xiangyunsha silk are laid out under the blazing sun, resembling vast, unfolding scrolls. Workers busily adjust the position and angle of the silk, ensuring that each piece receives sunlight evenly. The sun shining through the fibers brings out the silk’s unique luster and texture.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Camera: FC4382
Copyright: © Qi An