丝绸文化英语版.ppt

Contents Introduction Origin Forming process Diffrent kind of silk Silk route Introduction of silk Silk is a natural protein fiber蛋白质纤维. The best-known type of silk is obtained from the cocoons蚕茧 of the larvae幼体 of the mulberry silkworm桑蚕 China is the first producer of silk in the world. Silk cocoons and bits of silk have been found among the relices from 4700BC. Today, centers of silk production are mainly in southern China, Suzhou and Hangzhou. The origin of silk The cultivation of the silkworm 桑蚕can be traced back ot the 3rd century B.C. It was said that Leizu 嫘祖, a legendary