Silk


 
 
Silk

:For other uses of the word, see Silk (disambiguation).

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Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. It is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm larva, in the process known as sericulture, which kills the larvae. The shimmering appearance for which it is prized comes from the fibres' triangular prism-like structure, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles.

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Silk was first developed in early China, possibly as early as 6000 BC and definitely by 3000 BC. Legend gives credit to a Chinese Empress Xi Ling-Shi. Though first reserved for the Emperors of China, its use spread gradually through Chinese culture both geographically and socially. From there, silken garments began to reach regions throughout Asia. Silk rapidly became a popular luxury fabric in the many areas accessible to Chinese merchants, because of its texture and lustre. Because of the high demand for the fabric, silk was one of the staples of international trade prior to industrialization.And very Popular for many kinds of textiles.


 

Fiber: :For other meanings of fiber/fibre please see Fiber (disambiguation)....

Woven: A woven is a cloth formed by weaving. It only stretches in the bias directions (between the warp and weft directions), unless the threads are elastic. Woven cloth usually frays at the edges, unless measures are taken to counter this, such as the use of pinking shears or hemming....

Textile: :This article is about the type of material. Textile is also a jargon term used by naturists or nudists to describe a person who wears clothes. Textile is also a kind of ReStructured Text....


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Silk I
Silk I
Silk (WS/DVD)
Silk (WS/DVD)
Silk IV
Silk IV
Silk Blossoms
Silk Blossoms
Burmese Silk
Burmese Silk
His: French Silk
His: French Silk
Silk-On-Silk Needlework Picture  circa 1800
Silk-On-Silk Needlework Picture circa 1800
Watchmen Movie Silk Spectre (Modern) Bust
Watchmen Movie Silk Spectre (Modern) Bust
Hand-Painted Silk Bacon Scarf
Hand-Painted Silk Bacon Scarf
Large Silk-Weaving Loom at Lyon France
Large Silk-Weaving Loom at Lyon France
Silk Needlework Picture. Pennsylvania  1804
Silk Needlework Picture. Pennsylvania 1804
Women Spinning Silk in France
Women Spinning Silk in France

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Introduction
Early history
Silk trade
Secret
Wild Silks
Europe
America
World War
Islam
Animal rights
Other uses
See also
References
External links
 
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