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   silky

   /ˈsɪlki/

   adjective

   • 1. of or resembling silk, especially in being soft, fine, and lustrous: "the fur felt silky and soft"
   • ▪ (of a person or their speech or manner) suave and smooth, especially in a way intended to be persuasive: "a silky, seductive voice"

   Derivatives

   • 1. silkily adverb
   • 2. silkiness noun

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   What is spun silk?

   • Spun Silk embodies the luxurious allure of silk with a more versatile and forgiving texture. This textile is the product of shorter silk fibersthose not used in the creation of smoother filament silk. The art of spinning these fibers into yarn has allowed for a fabric that retains silk's natural luster while offering a sturdier, more durable hand.

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   What is silk yarn?

   • Silk yarns that are made from damaged silk cocoons and mill waste. The result tends to have a heavier hand and is less lustrous than reeled silk. Yarn made from leftover silk, usually up to a foot in length. Silk made from broken cocoons and short fibers; feels more like cotton. The process of production of silk yarn from short filaments.

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   Where did Silk come from?

   • The earliest evidence of silk production in China was found at the sites of Yangshao culture in Xia, Shanxi, where a cocoon of bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm, cut in half by a sharp knife is dated to between 5000 and 3000 BC.

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3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › silky-hairedSilky-haired - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · adjective. having hair that resembles silk. synonyms: haired, hairy, hirsute. having or covered with hair. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Silky-haired." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/silky-haired. Accessed 02 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...

4. www.textileglossary.com › terms › tussahTussah: From Wild Silkworms to Luxurious Textiles ...

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   4 days ago · History and Origin. Originating from the wild silkworms of Asia, particularly India and China, Tussah silk, also known as "wild silk," has a history that predates recorded time. Unlike cultivated silk, Tussah is harvested from silkworms that thrive in the wild, feeding on a variety of trees.

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   3 days ago · As a cornerstone of the textile industry, spun silk continues to be celebrated for its elegance and practicality. The genesis of spun silk can be traced to ancient China, where silk was once a currency of its own. Historically, spun silk emerged as a solution to reduce waste, utilizing the shorter fibers left after the reeling process. These ...

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   3 days ago · The study of the history of clothing and textiles traces the development, use, and availability of clothing and textiles over human history. Clothing and textiles reflect the materials and technologies available in different civilizations at different times.

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   2 days ago · Silk is an animal textile made from the fibres of the cocoon of the Chinese silkworm which is spun into a smooth fabric prized for its softness. There are two main types of the silk: 'mulberry silk' produced by the Bombyx mori, and 'wild silk' such as Tussah silk (wild silk). Silkworm larvae produce the first type if cultivated in habitats with ...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Persian_carpetPersian carpet - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Silk. Silk is an expensive material, and has been used for representative carpets. Its tensile strength has been used in silk warps, but silk also appears in the carpet pile. Silk pile can be used to highlight special elements of the design. High-quality carpets from Kashan, Qum, Nain, and Isfahan have all-silk piles.

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   3 days ago · Sikhism, religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century. Its members are known as Sikhs. The Sikhs call their faith Gurmat (Punjabi: “the Way of the Guru”).