Hotan and Kashgar prefectures are major sericulture areas in Xinjiang, where abundant mulberry resources provide a solid raw material supply for the production of Atlas silk. "Atlas" refers to ...

Silk weaving has been a traditional handicraft in Vietnam for thousands of years. Legend has it that the craft was introduced to Co Do village in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi by the sixth Hung ...

Brocade weaving is a typical cultural feature of the Thai ethnic community. The Thai in Hoa Tien hamlet, Chau Tien commune, ...

Hira Lal said that currently, the market price for one kilogram of silk cocoons is Rs 45,000. When processed, the cocoons ...

Centuries of craftsmanship and artistry are woven into India’s traditional textiles, revealing a rich cultural legacy without ...

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. This feature explores the history of the silk weaving industry in Coventry and the role that Cash's played in putting Coventry on the ...

When the Vietnam War threatened the livelihoods of many Laotian communities, Kommaly Chanthavong started a cooperative to teach women valuable skills as a means of survival. She wanted to help ...

The Cham people in Cambodia are embarking on a remarkable venture to revive their fading cultural tradition of silk weaving. With the support of TIKA (Turkiye Cooperation and Coordination Agency) and ...

Thai sericulture is trying to adapt to the growth of technology and the impact of global warming, with support from authorities and overseas experts. Phayaram, a small village in tambon Phearam of ...

When Martha Capwell-Fox helps kick off the Silk Celebration Sunday evening at the National Canal Museum at Easton’s Two Rivers Landing, it will be both local history and family history she celebrates.