Silk originated in China. As early as the Yellow Emperor period (2698–2598 B.C.) there was a legend describing a god of silk who took charge of silk production. It's fair to say that China remained...

Silk originated in China. As early as the Yellow Emperor period (2698–2598 B.C.) there was a legend describing a god of silk who took charge of silk production. It's fair to say that China remained the only country capable of silk-making for quite a long time; silk stands for dazzling splendor in clothing, culture and art. http://on.china.cn/2dFi3cm