Over the years, knowledge of silk production became known among other cultures and spread westward.

As silk production became known to western cultures, trade from the east began to decrease.

Between 1995 and 1997 Chinese silk production went down 40% in an effort to raise prices, reminiscent of earlier shortages.

The city is also famous for its tea and has long been a centre of silk production.

The latter was also an important center for silk production.

The paper is made from the mulberry tree, but not the type used for silk production.

Another goal for several years was the establishment of silk production in Utah.

The rural areas near Palamaner are famous for their silk production.

A British firm set up a factory for silk production in 1925.

Spinning cotton was a more complex process than silk production.