Silk
Silk is the natural protein fiber . It can be woven in the textiles . Since it is obtained from silkworm it is also known as animal fiber. The production of silk is called as sericulture.
Silk contains Fibroin and it is produced by insects larvae which forms cocoons.
Bombyx mori is the silkworm which lives by eating mulberry leaves. It is the best known silk. It lays more egg in 4 to 6 days and dies after tat. From one ounce of eggs come about 30,000 worms which eat a ton of mulberry leaves and produce twelve pounds of raw silk. Thus the silk fiber is produced .
Silk production is a lengthy process and it needs constant close attention. This industry fully depend upon weavers and handlooms. Silk fabric was first developed in ancient china.
In India it is known as PATTU. India is the second largest producer of silk next to china.
Silk Saree is worn during wedding seasons in south India . It is expensive and also worth of cost. It gives neat look to the wearer. Saree consist of neatly designed borders and ethnic designs.
Silk production has doubled during last 20 years .Thus usage also increased making silk the valuable one .
Silk is the natural protein fiber . It can be woven in the textiles . Since it is obtained from silkworm it is also known as animal fiber. The production of silk is called as sericulture.
Silk contains Fibroin and it is produced by insects larvae which forms cocoons.
Bombyx mori is the silkworm which lives by eating mulberry leaves. It is the best known silk. It lays more egg in 4 to 6 days and dies after tat. From one ounce of eggs come about 30,000 worms which eat a ton of mulberry leaves and produce twelve pounds of raw silk. Thus the silk fiber is produced .
Silk production is a lengthy process and it needs constant close attention. This industry fully depend upon weavers and handlooms. Silk fabric was first developed in ancient china.
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In India it is known as PATTU. India is the second largest producer of silk next to china.
Silk Saree - Traditional garment of South Indians
Silk Saree is worn during wedding seasons in south India . It is expensive and also worth of cost. It gives neat look to the wearer. Saree consist of neatly designed borders and ethnic designs.
Silk production has doubled during last 20 years .Thus usage also increased making silk the valuable one .
