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Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. It is obtained from the cocoon of silkworm larvae reared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance for which silk is prized comes from the fibers' triangular prism-like structure, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles.
Early history
Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China, possibly as early as 6000 BC and definitely by 3000 BC. Legend gives credit to a Chinese Empress Xi Ling-Shi. Though first reserved for the Emperors of China, its use spread gradually through Chinese culture both geographically and socially. From there, silken garments began to reach regions throughout Asia. Silk rapidly became a popular luxury fabric in the many areas accessible to Chinese merchants, because of its texture and lustre. Because of the high demand for the fabric, silk was one of the staples of international trade prior to industrialization.
Secret
The Emperors of China strove to keep the knowledge of sericulture secret from other nations, in order to maintain the Chinese monopoly on its production. This effort had mixed success. Sericulture reached Korea around 200 BC with Chinese settlers, about the first half of the 1st century AD in Khotan, and by 300 AD the practice had been established in India. Although the Roman Empire knew of and traded in silk, the secret was only to reach Europe around AD 550, via the Byzantine Empire. Legend has it that the monks working for the emperor Justinian were the first to bring silkworm eggs to Constantinople in hollow canes. The Byzantines were equally secretive, and for many centuries the weaving and trading of silk fabric was a strict imperial monopoly; all top-quality looms and weavers were located inside the Palace complex in Constantinople and the cloth produced was used in imperial robes or in diplomacy, as gifts to foreign dignitaries. The remainder was sold at exorbitant prices. More on [ Silk ]
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AK Exporters - India. Design and manufacture of greige, and yarn and batch dyed fabrics for apparel and furnishing, from silk and silk rich blends. Also, ready-made furnishings and fashion accessories. Detailed product catalogs, with fabric specifications.
American Silk Mills Corp - USA. Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Jacquard and plain woven, yarn and solid dyed, and finished fabrics for apparel and furnishing applications, from silk and silk rich blends. Custom design services.
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Ansar Apparels International Pvt., Ltd - India. Hand and machine woven, dyed, printed, embroidered and handpainted fabrics for home textiles and furnishings, from silk and silk rich blends. Also, collections of made-ups, and apparel.
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Antico Setificio Fiorentino Spa - Italy. Custom design and manufacture of brocade, damask, lampass and taffeta woven fabrics for interior decoration, from silk. Also, restoration and reproduction services, and a range of accessories. English and Italian.
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Best Thaisilk - Includes information on the weaving of the products and the characteristics and suggested usage for each.
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Binda Group - Italy. Jacquard woven, yarn dyed and printed fabrics for tie manufacture, from silk. Also, scarves, foulards and leather fashion accessories. Detailed description of production process. English and Italian.
Bolida Silk Co., Ltd - China. Design and manufacture of woven, printed and finished habotai, crepe and damask fabrics for apparel and furnishing, from silk. English and Chinese.
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BRD Enterprises - India. Manufacturers and suppliers of plain and jacquard woven, natural, dyed and printed silk fabrics for apparel and furnishing.
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Canepa Tessitura Serica Spa - Italy. Jacquard and dobby woven, printed and yarn dyed fabrics for fashion accessories and women's wear, from silk. English and Italian.
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Charoon Thai Silk, Ltd - Thailand. Standard and custom designed, woven fabrics for apparel, drapery, upholstery, wall coverings and accessories applications, from silk. Also, ready made garment accessories.
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Clerici Tessuto Corp - USA. Vertically integrated group of textile manufacturing companies. Design and manufacture of woven fabrics for bridal wear applications, from silk. Also, ready to wear garments and fashion accessories. English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German.
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Devatha Silk Kendra - India. Design and manufacture of traditional and contemporary fabrics from silk. Also, piece dyed and printed sarees, and women's wear. Link to guide for silk fabric care.
Eastern Silk Industries, Ltd - India. Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Jacquard and plain woven, printed, dyed and embroidered fabrics for furnishing, upholstery, and apparel applications, from silk. Also, fashion accessories.
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Eastwill Wanda Silk Manufactory - China. Manufacturers of yarn dyed organza, dupion, chiffon and habotai fabrics for apparel and fashion accessories, from silk. Also, bags, garments and accessories.
Elegant Textile - China. Manufacturers of jacquard and plain woven, yarn and solid dyed, printed and finished fabrics for apparel and furnishing applications, from silk and silk rich blends. Also, ready-made apparel and fashion accessories, bed linens and home textiles. English and Chinese.
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Hatti Design, Inc - India. Custom design and manufacture of limited edition woven and embroidered, silk and silk blended fabrics for upholstery and home furnishing applications. Detailed designs catalog.
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Hua Tai Silk Co., Ltd - China. Jacquard woven, dyed and printed fabrics for apparel applications, from silk. Also, ready-made garment accessories. History of silk. Fabric care and classification. Fashion related news. English and Chinese.
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Huaxin Silk Co., Ltd - China. Manufacturers of satin and crepe woven fabrics for apparel and furnishing, from silk. English and Chinese.
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Jelita Corp - Indonesia. Design and manufacture of hand woven, yarn and piece dyed, and finished fabrics for apparel applications, from silk. Fabrics catalog, including prices.
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Jingfa Silk Weaving Co., Ltd - China. Stretch fabrics for fashion, sportswear and underwear, from a blend of natural silk and spandex. English and Chinese.
JJ Exporters, Ltd - India. Jacquard, plain and fancy woven, printed, dyed and embroidered fabrics for the apparel and garment accessories industries, from silk. Also, ready-made garments, bedding products and home furnishings. Description of sericulture, and silk varieties. List of agents and representatives.
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Nitee Fabrics - India. Manufacturers of jacquard and plain woven, yarn and solid dyed, and finished fabrics for apparel and furnishing applications, from silk and blends with polyester, cotton and linen. Also, ready-made fashion accessories and furnishings.
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Nitee Fabrics, Ltd - India. Design and manufacture of satin, taffeta, dupion and chiffon, hand and machine woven fabrics for apparel applications, from silk. Descriptions of sericulture, and product construction. List of global agents.
Pattu Fabrics Pvt., Ltd - India. Manufacturers of plain and pattern hand loom woven, yarn and piece dyed, printed, embroidered and finished fabrics for apparel applications, from silk. Also, collections of cushions.
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Prerana Silks - India. Manufacturers of woven, dyed and printed plain, dupion and taffeta fabrics for home furnishing and apparel aplications, from silk. Also, ready-made garments and accessories.
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Rundebao Textile Co., Ltd - China. Manufacturers of tie died habutai, oxford and taffeta silk fabrics for apparel applications. English and Chinese.
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S4silk - Custom handwoven silks from Cambodia.
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Sanjar International - India. Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Jacquard and fancy woven, hand painted, yarn and piece dyed, printed, embroidered and finished fabrics for apparel, decoration and furnishing applications, from silk. Also, ready-made garments and home textiles. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information.
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Sasage Kigyo Inc. - Japan. Design and manufacture of fine woven fabrics for the kimono production, from silk. Technical specifications.
Sentong Silk Co., Ltd - China. Satin, crepe, shameuse and sheer fabrics for garment applications, from silk and silk rich blends. English and Chinese.
Seterie Tagliabue Srl - Italy. Jacquard and plain woven, natural and dyed fabrics for weddings and ceremonies, from silk. Multi-lingual site.
Shanglu Silk Co - China. Silk fiber, fabrics and processing chemicals. Also, industrial detergents and disinfectants.
Shri Sreenivas Silk House - India. Silk fabrics for saree, garments, upholstery and home furnishing.
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Shungcheng Silk Co., Ltd - China. Manufacturers of habutai, crepe, satin, georgette, douppion and twill woven fabrics for apparel, bedding and furnishing, from silk. English and Chinese.
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Sichuan Silk Corp - China. Raw silk, and thrown and spun silk yarns. Satin, twill, crepe and jacquard woven, dyed, printed and finished fabrics for apparel and furnishings, from silk. Also, hand knotted carpets and area rugs.
Sree Kamal Silks - India. Vertically integrated textile manufacturers. Dyed, printed and finished chiffon, chinnon, georgetter, crepe and plain woven fabrics for the apparel industry, from silk. On-line sample ordering. Shade card.
Superb Mart, Inc - India. Design and manufacture of jacquard hand loom, yarn dyed and embroidered fabrics for upholstery and furnishing applications, from silk and silk rich blends. Technical specifications.
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Tessitura Elmtex Srl - Italy. Yarn dyed, jacquard woven fabrics for neckwear and fashion accessories, from silk and silk rich blends. English and Italian.
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Tulsi Silks - India. Handloom manufactured, traditional silk fabrics and saree. Also, crepe, chiffon and cotton varieties.
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Weihai Silk Co., Ltd - China. Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Weaving, scouring, bleaching, dyeing and printing of silk fabrics. Also, manufacture of garments for men and women. English and Chinese.
Weisbrod Zürrer AG - Switzerland. Design and manufacture of jacquard and dobby woven, printed and plain colored fabrics for fashion, home textiles and accessories, from silk. Also, commercial converting services. English, German and French
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