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  1. History of silk. Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk, a Chinese silk painting by Emperor Huizong of Song, early 12th century. The production of silk originated in Neolithic China within the Yangshao culture (4th millennium BC).

  2. 6 days ago · Learn about the origins, legends, and techniques of silk production and weaving in China and other regions. Explore the cultural and historical significance of silk in art, trade, and diplomacy.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SilkSilk - Wikipedia

    History. The production of silk originated in China in the Neolithic period, although it would eventually reach other places of the world ( Yangshao culture, 4th millennium BC).

  4. Jul 28, 2017 · Silk is a fabric first produced in Neolithic China from the filaments of the cocoon of the silk worm. It became a staple source of income for small farmers and, as weaving techniques improved, the reputation...

    • Mark Cartwright
  5. Learn about the origins, introduction and development of silk in Lebanon and the Middle East, from ancient times to the present day. Discover the silk industry's impact on culture, economy, education and society, and visit the Silk Museum in Bsous.

  6. Due in part to the influx of numerous Western influences, the traditional system of silk manufacture established during the Qin and Han dynasties advanced rapidly. This was a major turning point in...

  7. silkroadfoundation.org › artl › silkhistoryHistory of Silk

    Learn how silk was discovered, produced and traded in ancient China and beyond. Explore the legend of Lady Hsi-Ling-Shi, the secret of sericulture, and the role of silk in Chinese culture and economy.