Usually, a female silkworm lays about 500 to 600 eggs on mulberry leaves before it dies. These silkworm eggs are hatched into ...

"Romance of Silk" (1955) explores the rich history and intricate process of silk production in Japan. It highlights the ...

Have you ever wondered about the intricate tapestry of history woven through the delicate threads of silk? From ancient ...

International Business Times unpacks INO Armor's founding, which was shaped by a near-fatal tragic event, and explores the ...

Jammu, March 21: The Directorate of Sericulture Development Department J&K, under the chairmanship of Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, ...

The new variant is being showcased at the 19th Toshali Mela, which commenced on Wednesday at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar ...

Eri silk, known for its eco-friendly and sustainable qualities, is gaining recognition in the luxury textile market. Its ...

India exported 3,348 metric tonnes (MT) of silk waste in 2023-24, according to data from the Directorate General of ...

This was because of the material: mulberry silk, which derives its name from the silkworm’s diet of mulberry-tree leaves. It’s also grade-A silk, meaning it has long strands that are naturally ...

She was using a 50-year-old metal loom to spin silk threads on Saturday. Peregrine raises the silkworms herself in her home. The silk is harvested from the cocoons of silkworms, which can be ...