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Silk was, at the time, a sign of great wealth, due to its shimmering appearance, created by the silk fiber's prismatic structure, which refracted light from every angle. After some time, silk gradually extended to other classes of Chinese society, though this was mainly the uppermost noble classes.
The production of silk originated in China in the Neolithic period, although it would eventually reach other places of the world (Yangshao culture, 4th millennium BC). Silk production remained confined to China until the Silk Road opened at some point during the latter part of the 1st millennium BC, though China maintained its virtual monopoly over silk production for another thousand years.
Silk was one of the most important commodities in the Byzantine economy, used by the state both as a means of payment and of diplomacy. [1] Raw silk was bought from China and made up into fine fabrics that commanded high prices throughout the world.
Silk is an animal textile made from the fibres of the cocoon of the Chinese silkworm which is spun into a smooth fabric prized for its softness. There are two main types of the silk: 'mulberry silk' produced by the Bombyx mori, and 'wild silk' such as Tussah silk (wild silk). Silkworm larvae produce the first type if cultivated in habitats with ...
Warmth came from woollen shawls and capes of animal skin, probably worn with the fur facing inwards for added comfort. Caps were worn, also made from skins, and there was an emphasis on hair arrangements, from braids to elaborate Suebian knots. [53] Soft laced shoes made from leather protected the foot.
French Silk Brownies. French silk pie, known for its velvety chocolate filling and whipped cream topping, was originally created by Betty Cooper in the 1950s during the Pillsbury Bake-Off competition.
Woven silk textile from Tomb No. 1 at Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan province, China, dated to the Western Han Era, 2nd century BCE. The Silk Road derives its name from the lucrative trade in silk, first developed in China, [9] [10] and a major reason for the connection of trade routes into an extensive transcontinental network.
According to Vogue, the blush gown is made of silk tulle and is covered with "250 pink ostrich feathers, and over 3,000 silver crystals and sequins." To attend a gala in September 2023, Kidman ...