A renowned Chinese Yunjin (Nanjing brocade) artist and a national-level inheritor of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of China. He holds the title of senior arts and crafts master. Dai has dedicated decades to the research and innovation of Yunjin and ancient silk weaving. He led the restoration of the Qing Dynasty’s brocade robe Nine Dragons over Yellow Sea Waves and collaborated with the Palace Museum on multiple heritage projects.