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Silk
Silk is produced by silkworms, which are native to Asia and create their cocoons out of a strong elastic material that is collected and processed into silk fabric. This fabric can be used to make clothing, bedding, and other goods.
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What is the most important thing that was transported on the silk road and why?
Silk was generally the most precious export.
Silk was light and easy to pack, and it was the favorite export product along the Silk Road. It was almost exclusively made in China until the secret was found out by the Japanese around the year 300.
Porcelain was the second most important item that was transported on the silk road
Other valuable items were:
- Bronze
- Medicines
- Perfumes
- Paper
- Tea
- Rice
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It is used in clothing, yarns, decorative textiles, bed linens and fabric.
Silk's good absorbency makes it comfortable to wear in warm weather and while active. Its low conductivity keeps warm air close to the skin during cold weather. It is often used for clothing such as shirts, blouses, formal dresses, high fashion clothes, negligees, pyjamas, robes, skirtsuits, sun dresses and kimonos.
Silk's elegant, soft luster and beautiful drape makes it perfect for many furnishing applications. It is used for upholstery, wall coverings, window treatments (if blended with another fiber), rugs, bedding and wall hangings.
While on the decline now, due to artificial fibers, silk has had many industrial and commercial uses; parachutes, bicycle tires, comforter filling and artillery gunpowder bags.
From the blackpowder era, until roughly World War I, early bulletproof vests were made from silk.
A special manufacturing process which removes the outer irritant sericin coating of the silk makes it suitable as non-absorbable surgical sutures. This process has also recently led to the introduction of specialist silk underclothing for children and adults with eczema where it can significantly reduce itch.
Silk cloth is also used as a material on which to write and paint, and some silk fabric can be expensive.
What sizes do the silk pajamas come in on Victoria Secrets?
The sizes for Victoria Secrets silk pajamas comes in all sizes. To check what is available, one might go to the local Victoria Secret store, and if none is near, one can check their website.
Does a Giclee or a Silk-Screen have greater value?
A silk-screen (if it were in fact a 'silk' screen, another subject to be tackled, since silk has not been in use for this process in years) has more value than any machine printed artwork or form. Since the, (let's call this what it is)..serigraph..is produced by hand mostly, with each color applied and registered, time involving to create the right color balance, which could also involve color matching/mixing and test prints to create the final print. The Serigraph process will usually include a limited smaller run, since any machine output can be any number of 'limited' prints....and is automatic. The Serigraph print will and can last for years. Since the Giclee printing or ink really has absolutely no history, except for the past years that machines have been in use(1990's) no one can really say what the outcome is in 100 years. Silk-screen/Serigraph prints and posters have a proven history since one can peruse original posters in any art museum in the world.... Therefore the value is in "Silk-Screen'
Where you can buy the kanchipuram soft silk sarees?
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Why are some cocoons not boil during harvesting of silk thread?
It must be kept in mind that about 1 per cent of total harvest of cocoons is not boiled. The insects within the cocoon are allowed to mature to form silk moths. These silk moths cut through the cocoons and are allowed to breed for silk worm eggs for future production of silk. The silk from the damaged cocoons is collected and mixed with the filaments of coarse outer portion of the cocoon as well as from the inner portions of cocoons which is left after reeling. This mixture is then spun to obtain low grade silk yarn..
by DEEPANKAR MECHHow is artificial silk different from natural silk?
Natural silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms; artificial silk is basically plastic.
Which country produces the most silk?
china Thailand India Mediterranean Islamic world Medieval and modern Europe North America
Silk charmeuse is a luxurious, lightweight fabric known for its smooth, glossy surface and soft drape. It is made from silk fibers and typically features a satin weave, which gives it a shiny front and a matte back. Charmeuse is often used in high-end garments like evening wear, lingerie, and upscale home textiles due to its elegant appearance and comfortable feel against the skin. The fabric is prized for its ability to drape beautifully and enhance the silhouette of clothing.
