Where does silk come from?
And why do people love it so much?
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In the heart of ancient China’s countryside, the biggest textile industry grew from nothing more than worms and trees. The history of silk is full of opulence and elegance that spans centuries, and the fabric is steeped in so much mystique that it is easy to be enamored by it. But where did this beautiful textile come from? And why are people sometimes desperate to buy it? Click through this gallery and join us as we unravel the answers.
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