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Chinese Silk

Who, where, how and when the Europeans to understand the process of creating Chinese silk?

I want to know how to calculate the secret jealously protected.

Wiki says: "Despite the popularity of silk, the secret of silk making only to reach Europe around 550 CE, through the Byzantine Empire. Legend the monks working for the Emperor Justinian silkworm eggs smuggled to Constantinople in hollow canes. The Romans were so secret, like the Chinese, and many centuries the weaving and trading of silk fabric was a strict imperial monopoly, all the frames of the highest quality and weavers were located inside the Palace complex Constantinople ...."

100pc/lots Handcraft Chinese Silk folding Bamboo Fans $44.00

Vintage Chinese silk Cheong-sam jacket reversable gold pastel flowers deep navy $29.99

NEW Women's Authentic Chinese Silk reversible jacket. Sz Large $52.00

CHINESE HAND PAINTED AND SIGNED SILK AND WOOD PARASOL $9.99

Chinese Japanese Folding Black Silk Hand Flower Bamboo Asian Pocket Fan Decor $3.49

Hand Held Bamboo Silk Folding Fan Chinese Art #205 $5.25

VINTAGE LONG SILK CHINESE ROBE W/ FLORAL PRINT AND GOLD THREAD EMBROIDERY $49.95

Vintage -Pirate- Chinese Coat or Robe, Embroid Teal Silk Wearable or Collector $55.00

ORIGINAL VERY VINTAGE CREAM & SILVER EMBROIDERED SILK FABRIC SQUARE CHINESE $7.91

Chinese Japanese Folding Blue Silk Hand Flower Bamboo Asian Pocket Fan Decor $3.49

Vintage 3 PC CHINESE SILK PAJAMAS ROBE Never Worn!! Med $14.95

Vintage Chinese Red Silk Silver Embroidery Couching Work Peony Robe Coat Jacket $13.20

Vintage Red Chinese Embroidered Silk Flowers Lined Cardigan Sweater L/XL $12.99

VTG BLACK SILK JACQUARD CHINESE ASIAN KIMONO JACKET w RED LINING GOOD LUCK S M $24.99

Vintage Chinese Burgundy Silk Neck Tie Gold Dragon Design $29.99

4 JAPANESE CHINESE FAN SATIN Embroidered with silk sleeve $19.99

Vintage Chinese Silk Embroidered Dress / Jacket / Robe / Kimono / Coat $79.20

50's Vtg. Superb Chinese Floral Embroidered SILK Satin Asian Cheongsam Dress $18.00

VINTAGE ~ 1960s ~ CHINESE RED MOD SCARF ~ SILK ~ Polka dot ~ GRAPHIC PRINT A++ $2.99

Vintage Woman's Handkerchief Silk Pink Chinese Theme $.99

Vintage 1960's Orange Silk Chinese Robe $85.00

Chinese Print Silk Frock Turqouise short sleeve size 4 $45.00

Vintage Cheongsam Dress Black Chinese Silk Mandarin Collar Size 36 chest $64.95

50's Vtg.Teal SILK Satin Chinese Embroidered Asian Cheongsam Dress $18.00

Oriental Asian Chinese Vintage Style Silk Embroidered Folding Hand Fan-Dragon #1 $16.87

Mens Vintage CHINESE SILK Long Gold & Brown Dressing Gown Chest XXXL 3XL 52 $63.36

Chinese Style And Habits Silk Bamboo Folding Hand Fan New Fast Ship $4.99

Oriental Asian Chinese Vintage Style Silk Paddle Hand Held Fan-Geisha Print #2 $8.96

Vintage Chinese Gold Silk Kimono Hand Made $24.99

Hand Held Bamboo Silk Folding Fan Chinese Art #284 $5.99

Exquisite porcelain tea set 7 pcs w. unique silk gift box $13.98 This set of 7 pieces porcelain tea set made from Jingdezhen--the most famous porcelain making town in China. Its superior quality and elegant design making it perfect for everyday use, great for a present too.Teapot: L6" x H3.5" Cups: L2.5" x H1.5"...

Waterford China Ballet Ribbon 5 Piece Place Setting $100.00 The Ballet Ribbon pattern owes its contemporary look to a fanciful interpretation of chocolate silk and satin ribbons which caress a dancer's costume and precious pointed shoes. Like the time-honored techniques of classical ballet, Ballet Ribbon couples t...

Tea for Two - Blue Lotus Blossom and Calligraphy Tea Cups with Strainers and Lids in a Silk Gift Box - a Perfect Gift! $21.95 This colorful silk gift set is characterized by a beautifully colored pair of ceramic tea cups. The quality and practicality of these mugs with removable strainers and lids is exceptional. Measuring 8.5" x 5.5" x 4", the silk patterned box is exciting and very colorful. Makes a great gift for others or for yourself!...

The Essential Yo-Yo Ma $8.49 Here are three dozen pieces of music, all played by Yo-Yo Ma, culled from his extensive discography. Aside from the technical mastery and beautiful tone that are absolutes in all of his playing, one is dazzled by his curiosity and ability to adapt to so many forms and types of music. His Bach and Vivaldi are pellucid and played with non-sentimental crispness, his tango music gritty and rhythmical...

Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet $9.61 This disc introduces Yo-Yo Ma's latest and most ambitious adventure, the Silk Road Project. It explores the cultures that flourished along the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that for centuries connected Europe and the East. Founded by Ma in 1998, the project aims to create connections, mutual trust, and cultural interchange between people from different parts of the world through their only sh...