Joylux features KAILU Founder in "Women We Admire"

Reposted from Joylux.com's "Women We Admire," the blog features an interview with KAILU founder LiLi Tan. Below is an excerpt: 

In our Women We Admire series, we celebrate inspiring female entrepreneurs who are redefining their industries with passion and purpose. This month, we’re thrilled to feature LiLi Tan, Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder of KAILU Silk—a brand that blends heritage craftsmanship with modern luxury.

LiLi’s journey began with a deep appreciation for storytelling and textiles, shaped by her experiences as a journalist writing for ELLE, Huffington Post, and NBC News. But it was a personal connection to silk—steeped in tradition and wellness benefits—that led her to launch KAILU in 2018. Inspired by the artisans of the Yangtze River Delta, she has made it her mission to create exquisite silk pieces that honor their craft while offering a luxurious, mindful approach to self-care.

What inspired you to start Kailu Silk? Was there a personal experience that led you to explore silk as your medium?

I grew up hearing about these magical silk-filled duvets – my Aunt brought one for my mother when she visited us at my family home in Wisconsin. They’re coveted in Chinese culture, and are usually given as wedding gifts or other big life events. Chinese women also use them for menopause because of its cooling properties. I was a kid at the time, so I was definitely not allowed to touch the silk duvet. But later, in 2008, I bought my own silk duvet during my first trip to China. It was white and very randomly covered with ocean waves and sheep. I was 28 at the time...read more

Joylux, a women's intimate wellness brand, is in partnership with Halle Berry, Academy Award-winning actress and founder of Respin. Go to Joylux.com/blogs to read the full story.

KAILU and Joylux have teamed up to create Mother’s Day sleep gift sets, featuring intimate wellness products like the Vfit intimate health device, plus a limited-edition KAILU Silk Eye Mask in Joylux’s signature deep red:

See the Confidence Collection and Better Sleep Set: