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    Handicrafts & Carpets                                   Related Theory for Exercise 1.2.10
           Hand Embroidery Artisan - Stitches and Threads

           Pure silk and rolled silk

           Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
           •  state about silk
           •  describe silk is obtained
           •  state the types of silk.

           Silk is a natural fiber that comes from the cocoons of   •  Weaving: The silk fiber is woven into fabric.
           silkworms. The process of obtaining silk is as follows:   Fig 3
           •  Rearing:  Silkworms  are  fed  mulberry  leaves  and
              raised  to  produce  silk. This  process  is  known  as
              sericulture. (Fig 1)

            Fig 1

                                                                The silk produced from commercial silkworm pupae is
                                                                white and has no mineral on its surface. Wild silks are
                                                                more difficult to dye than silk from commercial silkworms.

                                                                The process of obtaining silk is time-consuming and
                                                                intricate, which is why silk is used to make luxury clothing
                                                                and textiles. Silk is also used in medical supplies, bike
                                                                tires, and more.
                                                                Types of silk
                                                                •  Pure silk

                                                                Pure silk is a smooth, lustrous fabric made from
                                                                silkworms, while rolled silk is a silk fabric with a hand-
                                                                rolled hem. Made from silkworms that secrete a protein-
                                                                like substance that solidifies into silk filaments
                                                                •  A delicate fabric that can be used for carpets, curtains,
           •  Cocoon harvesting: The cocoons are collected and     and upholstery
              boiled in water to kill the silkworms. (Fig 2)    •  Can be difficult to work with because it’s slippery
             Fig 2                                              Rolled silk

                                                                •  A  silk  fabric  with  a  hand-rolled  hem  that  adds  a
                                                                   luxurious feel
                                                                •  Can be used for sky jackets, comforters, and sleeping
                                                                   bags
                                                                •  Hand-rolled hems are a hallmark of high-end silk
                                                                   brands

                                                                Other types of silk
                                                                Raw silk: Silk that comes from cocoons where silkworms
                                                                have been allowed to mature naturally. Raw silk has a
                                                                more textured look and is often used for bohemian and
           •  Unwinding: The cocoons are then unwound to get    eclectic styles. Raw silk is silk that’s directly collected
              the silk fiber. (Fig 3)
                                                                from the cocoon of a silkworm, while pure silk is silk
           •  Cocoon spinning:  Silkworms  spin  a  continuous   that’s been processed to remove impurities. Both types
              thread that can be up to 800 meters long to create a   of silk are used to make textiles, but they have different
              cocoon.                                           textures, appearances, and uses.

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