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Silk, indeed, rapidly became one of the principal elements of the Chinese economy. Silk was used for musical instruments, fishing-lines, bowstrings, bonds of all kinds, and even rag paper, the word's first luxury paper.
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Plain silk is mostly used by exporters for making ladies blouses, fashion garments, made-ups and scarves. Deluxe and super deluxe qualities are also produced as per specific orders. (b) Dupion Fabrics; A specialty of Bangalore Handlooms, Dupion is the craze of the west.
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the silk road was used for trading they traded silk, tea, and spices.
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School Subjects question: How is silk used? Answer: It is used in clothing and bed linen, to make dress material. Silk's good absorbency makes it comfortable to wear in warm weather and while active. ... Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Jobs and Education > Education > School Subjects > How is silk used?
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Information on silk production ... Silk - A Hardened Glandular Fluid ... Silk is used for suits, coats, trousers, jackets, shirts, ties, lingerie, hosiery, gloves, lace, curtains, linings and handbags. Synthetic fibres such as nylon and polyester are stronger than silk and lower in price.
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Neckties (4), mens, silk, used by Jim McClelland, made by Santostefano / Hawes and Curtis / Sulka, Italy / England, 1985 -1999. Silk bow tie with multi-coloured floral pattern. Two metal slides allow adjustment of the tie's length.
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Masonic apron and satchel, leather / metal / silk, used by Lawrence Hargrave, Australia, 1893-1915; The apron is made from a square of white kid leather with a border of faded green silk grossgrain ribbon. A green elastic waist tie is attached to each side;
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The Chinese has used silk since the 27th century B.C.. Silk is mentioned by Aristotle and became a valuable commodity both in Greece and Rome. During the Roman Empire, silk was sold for its weight in gold. The Chinese domesticated silk worms and fed them with mulberry leaves.
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College Degrees question: What was Silk used for in ancient china? It was woven into fabric, and used for clothing and other textile and into book marks and shose. ... Was silk used back then in china? How did silk roads benefit China? What does red silk mean in china? Silk in ancient china in old days? Why is silk so...
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