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The story of silk, weaving a long history: The making of pure Japanese silk, Sanko (Part 1)

Japan prides itself on silk as a symbol of the beauty of textiles. But how many producers' passions are woven into the unique texture of silk produced by cocoons? We explore the story behind the birth ...
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Made in St. Louis: Kirkwood artist employs Japanese dyeing technique for silk products

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A pair of blue silk pillows hand-dyed in a bold geometric pattern. Photo by Jessie McNamara Although Kirkwood native and artist ...

Are 22 Or 25 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcases Better? Industry Experts Weigh In

Key Takeaways 25 momme silk pillowcases offer 20-30% longer lifespan compared to 22 momme options due to their higher ...
Science Daily

New silk materials can wrinkle into detailed patterns, then unwrinkle to be 'reprinted'

Engineers have developed silk materials that can wrinkle into highly detailed patterns -- including words, textures and images as intricate as a QR code or a fingerprint. The patterns are stable, but ...
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The story of silk, weaving a long history: The making of pure Japanese silk, Sanko (Part 2)

To ensure that Sankou cocoons produce high-quality raw silk, they also pay close attention to the silk-reeling process. The Usui Silk Agricultural Cooperative in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture, is ...