Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber and some forms of silk together with other fabrics can be woven into textiles. China is said to be the first country in the world to have mastered the sericulture technology to produce raw material of silk cloth. Have you ever worn silk clothes?
In ancient times silk(cloth) was usually made from authentic silk threat spat by silk worms.
According to Chinese legend, Leizu Emperor Huang's wife, is the inventor of sericulture technology , Going through Shang Zhou, and Qin Dynasties, the silk industry reached its peak in the Han and Tang Dynasties, especially after Zhang Qian was dispatched by Emperor Wu to the west region and expanded the Land Silk Road. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the Maritime Silk Road became as crucial as the one on land promoting the silk industry. The land silk starts from XI’an.
The "Maritime Silk Road" is a maritime passage for transportation, trade, and cultural exchanges between ancient China and foreign countries. The road is mainly centered on the South China Sea, so it is also known as the South China Sea Silk Road. The Maritime Silk Road was formed during the Qin and Han Dynasties, developed from the Three Kingdoms to the Sui Dynasty, and flourished during the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. It is the oldest known maritime route.
Silk as a kind of material is characterized by feeling comfortable, absorbing humidity, retaining warmth and protecting against ultraviolet rays.
I like to wear silk clothes and scarf a lot, especially in winter.
At present, as the trade along the Belt and Road thrives and China's cultural exchange deepens, the silk culture with the Silk Road as the carrier has played an increasingly significant role in politics, economy and culture.
