The rise of the crushed silk in the modern time
Crushed silk, rooted in ancient traditions, has become a favorite among contemporary designers for its unique texture and ...
Researchers surpass silkworm silk by taking a holistic approach
Dr. Ben Allardyce and Ph.D. candidate Mr. Martin Zaki from Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have delivered a ...
Scientific American3y
Artificial Silk-A Textile Marvel
The artificial silk threads, while still soft and gummy are then stretched on drums or reels and dried, during which process they take on the beautiful luster so eagerly sought for by silk ...
Business Insider2y
How mountains of worm cocoons are turned into expensive silk in Vietnam
Silk craft villages have dotted Vietnam for hundreds of years. They make silk by hand in a tedious, 30-step process. Craftspeople feed the silkworms every four hours so they spin brilliantly ...
newsbytesapp.com11d
De-stress and relax with silk painting
Beginners in silk painting should start with simple designs. Complex patterns can be overwhelming and frustrating. Simple designs allow you to learn the feel of the brush on silk, understand how the ...
朝日新聞社6d
Bagworm moth silk developed into eco-friendly, strong textile
Since the bagworm silk fiber production process doesn’t emit carbon dioxide, Kowa plans to sell the textile as an eco-friendly material to automobile, aircraft and smartphone manufacturers.
The Pioneer14d
Silk showroom ‘Prakrit’ launched in MP to promote Silk Tourism
In a significant initiative to boost silk tourism, Minister of State for Cottage and Rural Industries (Independent Charge), Shri Dilip Jaiswal, inaugurated the ‘Silk Showroom – Prakrit’ in Madhai, ...