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.
to protect the travelers traveling on the silk road
The ancient silk route was an over-land trade route from the middle-east to China. The disadvantages were the length of travel time as well as the great expense, due to the large number of pack animals (i.e camels) required, supplies for said animals as well as people, and losses to raiders and weather conditions (sand storms, drought, etc.). Another disadvantage (to the Europeans) was that silk route trade was jealously guarded (and understandably so) by the Arab merchants.
because he is the father of the silk road. just kidding. because zhang qian discovered the silk road so every body calls him father of the silk road
large number of pack animals (i.e camels) required need lots of supplies for said animals as well as people losses to raiders and weather conditions silk route trade was jealously guarded (and understandably so) by the Arab merchants there are robbers along the silk road the route is to long, people and animals get really tired
the silk worm is from China, therefore, people figured out how to used the silk they produced to make clothing
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.
The secret of silk-making was closely guarded because silk was a highly valuable commodity in ancient times, primarily sought after for its luxurious texture and vibrant colors. Controlling its production allowed China to maintain a significant economic advantage and foster trade along the Silk Road. The Chinese government imposed severe penalties for anyone who attempted to reveal the silk-making process, ensuring that their monopoly on this prized fabric remained intact for centuries. This secrecy not only protected their economy but also contributed to the mystique and allure of silk in global markets.
As contact with people from other lands increased, the Chinese realized how valuable their silk was as an item of trade. So, the techniques of silk production became a closely guarded state secret. Because of the worldwide demand for silk, Chinese commerce expanded along the Silk Roads to most of Asia and, through India, all the way to Rome.
to protect the travelers traveling on the silk road
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It was a path to get silk. It was just for trading. So it was a road to get silk.
it comes from a silk worm that are in china. So, silk comes from china :)
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A lot of silk is produced in Japan, which is why silk worms are so popular there.