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where did silk production start
(if you don't get this you're all getting no points I'm so serious this is a very easy question)
Ancient china
what insect (or animal) is used for the creation of silk
silkworms / silk moths !
how is silk obtained
silkworms are raised on mulberry's leaves so they take them from their !!!!!!!! (I gave uppp)
how was silk found ?
silk was found by a Chinese empress when she was in her garden. A cocoon which was attached to a mulberry (plant) slipped into her tea and it unraveled, revealing the strands yeah
what is the process of silk making called?
Sericulture
What are the key characteristics of silk?
Silk is known for its softness, luster, durability, and ability to absorb moisture.
who was the one who found silk ?
Leizu or Xi Ching-Li (Chinese empress)
do some silk making farmers refuse to boil the cocoon with the silkworm in it?
Yes! The farmers that refuse to boil the silkworm in their cocoon will wait for the silkmoth to leave the cocoon then boil it!
What are the main protein components of silk?
The primary proteins in silk are fibroin (the core fiber) and sericin (a sticky protein that helps bind the fibers together)
What role did the Silk Road play in spreading silk trade?
It facilitated the transportation of silk across vast distances, connecting China with other regions
is silk considered more delicate then other fabric materials
What are the different types of silk?
Different types of silk include mulberry silk (from the Bombyx mori), tasar silk, eri silk, and muga silk, each with varying qualities depending on the silkworm species.
(or just name one of these idk)
what TYPE of silkworm was first used for silk (If you do the mental gymnastics, I did kinda say what type it was)
mulberry silk worms
how is silk made ?
Silk is created when a older silkworm lays Bombyx mori (silkworm eggs) then dies, those eggs hatch then the farmers feed the silkworm to it's adult size so it forces it to cocoon itself, thinking it's an adult, they take the cocoon and boil it
(you can just say "they boil the cocoon" and I'll take it)
What is the difference between "reeling" and "spinning" silk?
"Reeling" refers to the process of unwinding the continuous silk thread from the cocoon, while "spinning" is the process of twisting multiple silk threads together to create a yarn.