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According to Confucius, it was in 2640 B.C. that the Chinese princess Xi Ling Shi was the first to reel a cocoon of silk which, legend also has it, had dropped into her cup of tea.
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www.silk.org.uk/history.htm
www.silk.org.uk/history.htm
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History of silk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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According to Chinese tradition, the history of silk begins in the 27th century BCE. Its use was confined to China until the Silk Road opened at some point during the latter half of the first millenn...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_silk
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History of Silk for Kids ... History of Silk for Kids - who first made silk? where and when did people first use silk? why was it so expensive? ... History of Silk...
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www.historyforkids.org/learn/clothing/silk.htm
www.historyforkids.org/learn/clothing/silk.htm
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Sericulture (the culture of the silkworm) and the weaving of silk have been practiced in China from a remote period. Legend dates this back to 2640 B.C., to Empress Si Ling-chi, who not only encouraged the culture of the silkworm but also developed the process of reeling from the cocoon.
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www.factmonster.com/ce6/society/A0861091.html
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Chinese Silk History ... Though the word doesn’t sound as romantic as the meaning, sericulture refers to production of silk. The history of silk has it roots decades back. However, silk was an unknown thing for the West for long.
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www.asianartmall.com/silkarticle.htm
www.asianartmall.com/silkarticle.htm
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You ever wondered how long silk has been used? Are there other uses for silk as to make clothing? How is silk even manufactured, and how do you go about cleaning this delicate fabric?This lens is dedicated to the story of silk. ... What is so unique about silk, besides the amazing history and intricate way it is made,
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www.squidoo.com/history-of-silk
www.squidoo.com/history-of-silk
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Related content from HighBeam Research on: silk: History ... Chinese Silk: a Cultural History.(Book Review) (Geographical) ... An Economic History of the Silk Industry, 1830-1930 (Business History Review)
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www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0861091.html
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Unit Overview:; This unit will acquaint sixth graders with China’s history of inventions, especially silk making. They will investigate the silkworm and follow the trade route of the Silk Road.
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www.uvm.edu/~outreach/units/WovenWindSilkUS.htm
www.uvm.edu/~outreach/units/WovenWindSilkUS.htm
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Author: Chittick, James ... Link: PDF at Arizona ... Help with reading books -- Report a bad link -- Suggest a new listing...
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onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/lookupid?key=...
onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/lookupid?key=olbp14162
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