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According to legend how did silk making begin?
silk making originated in ancient china.....legend says that the god of creation was angered by a silk worm so he squished the silkworm and the silk within the worm was released later to Chinese saw the silk and made a fine cloth from it
How do silk weaving develop in the byzantine empire?
the major silk indutries. Also because travelers traveled and smuggled silkworm eggs from China(who found the secret on how to make silk). They then grew their own silkworms which made silk and they tried to prevent other countries from finding and developing the secret to making silk. Silk making then became a major industry in the empire, making the empire rich. I like noodles
How did silk weaving develop in the byzantine empire?
the major silk indutries. Also because travelers traveled and smuggled silkworm eggs from China(who found the secret on how to make silk). They then grew their own silkworms which made silk and they tried to prevent other countries from finding and developing the secret to making silk. Silk making then became a major industry in the empire, making the empire rich. I like noodles
What is the difference between wild silk and cultivated silk?
Wild silk is Harder to dye and differs in texture and color making it less uniform cultivated silk is more popular.
Is Producing silk a multistep process that involves plants insects and humans?
Yes, producing silk is a multistep process that involves plants, insects, and humans. The primary source of silk is the silkworm, which feeds on mulberry leaves (a plant) to grow. Once the silkworms spin their cocoons, humans collect and process these cocoons to extract the silk fibers, which are then spun into threads for various uses. This intricate process highlights the collaboration between nature and human craftsmanship in silk production.
Does the process of making silk involve killing the worm?
Yes, the process of making silk typically involves killing the silkworm by boiling or piercing the cocoon to extract the silk fibers.
How long does the silk making process take?
11 - 12 months
According to legend how did silk making begin?
silk making originated in ancient china.....legend says that the god of creation was angered by a silk worm so he squished the silkworm and the silk within the worm was released later to Chinese saw the silk and made a fine cloth from it
Did the Chinese keep making silk a secret?
The chines kept silk making a secret by making a lawthat said anyone whe tells the secret of silk making will be exicuted. (exicute means that they will kill them.
What is defenation os sericulture?
it is the cultivation of silk (the making of silk)
Why were secrets of silk-making so closely guarded?
Silk was - and still is - a very expensive material; controlling knowledge the process by which silk cloth is made allows you to be the only producer of silk and name your own price. Once it becomes common knowledge, anyone can make it and under-cut your price.
What is reeling the silk?
The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called reeling the silk.
What is the process for making silk fabric?
first you raise silk "worms" they are really caterpillars and turn into moths. Then you kill them all by boiling the cocoons which they weave. The substance the cocoons are made of is raw silk which is later cleaned and woven into threads in a similar way cotton is.
Why did the Chinese would want to keep the process of making silk and porcelain secret?
They didn't want people who were trading with them to know how they make money by silk making
How to make silk saree?
" Making a silk saree involves a complex and intricate process that requires specialized skills and equipment. It's typically carried out by skilled artisans in the textile industry. While I can provide a general overview, please note that the actual process may vary based on the type of silk, traditional techniques, and regional variations. Here's a simplified outline of how silk sarees are made:"
Does the process of harvesting silk result in the death of the worm?
Yes, the process of harvesting silk typically results in the death of the silkworm.
Advantages and disadvantages silk-screen printing process?
hey what is silk diadvantages?
