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The Lore and Lure of Silk.
- Source :
- Handwoven; Jan/Feb2014, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p18-19, 2p, 4 Color Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the history of silk weaving practices in China. Topics discussed include development of silk looms by the fourth century according to textile archaeologists Wang Xu and Feng Zhao; importance of the textile techniques, loom technology and Chinese silk; and launching of sericulture industry in China due to the smuggling of silkworms.
- Subjects :
- SILK weaving
TEXTILE industry
LOOMS
SERICULTURE
SILKWORMS
HISTORY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01988212
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Handwoven
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 109910122