The origins of silk go back thousands of years. Mulberry silkworms are found only in China, and silk cultivation and weaving were first learned there in prehistoric times. The modest silk cloth would go on to have an impact on many other nations’ histories in addition to China’s.
Silk has a long history of being prized, from the emperors of the Roman Empire to the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Learn about the discovery of silk, how it contributed to the establishment of the fabled Silk Road, and how the skill of creating silk expanded around the world.
