CATDOLL : CATDOLL: When did sericulture and silk reeling begin?

1. Which period is it to raise silkworms and reel silk?

As early as the patriarchal clan commune period about four or five thousand years ago, my country had begun to raise silkworms and reel silk, and textile technology had made new progress.

2. When did sericulture and silk reeling begin?

Experts speculate based on archaeological discoveries that China began to raise silkworms, extract silk, and weave silk in the middle of the Neolithic period, five or six thousand years ago. By the Shang Dynasty, silk production had begun to take shape, with a high level of craftsmanship, and complex looms and weaving techniques.

3. When did the technology of sericulture and silk reeling begin?

Sericulture and silk reeling were invented by Leizu (the wife of Emperor Huangdi). my country is the first country in the world to invent silk (sericulture, reeling and weaving silk). More than 5,000 years ago, the hardworking and intelligent Leizu invented silk (sericulture, reeling and weaving silk technology). She, together with Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang, opened up the vast world and bid farewell to the wilderness. She is an outstanding representative of our female ancestors and is revered as the "First Silkworm" by later generations.

4. When did sericulture and silk reeling technology first appear?

The earliest record of Cancong's silkworm breeding appeared in the "Book of Kings of Shu" written by Yang Xiong in the Western Han Dynasty. The book mentioned:

"The founder of Shu was named Cancong, who taught the people how to raise silkworms."

The earliest record about "Leizu was the first to breed silkworms" appeared in the Tang Dynasty history book "Book of Sui•Records of Rites". The book stated that the Northern Zhou Dynasty called Leizu "the first silkworm", which means the god of the first silkworm!

5. When did my country start raising silkworms?

Yellow Emperor Period

It is a well-established fact that my country was the first country in the world to raise silkworms, reel silk and weave silk. However, there are many disputes about the origin of sericulture that are difficult to resolve for the time being. The most popular and influential argument is that "Leizu was the first to raise silkworms", which means that sericulture originated in the Yellow Emperor period.

The economic value of silkworms lies in silk, which is one of the main raw materials for textiles.

6. Which country in the world was the first to raise silkworms, reel silk and weave silk?

China was the first country in the world to cultivate silk.

China is the first country in the world to raise silkworms, reel silk and weave silk. Ancient China was the land of silk and the Silk Road. Stories are recorded in materials such as "Shu Tu Jing", "Soushen Ji", "Taichu Canma Ji", "Shen'er Wang" and "Chengping Guangwang". China is the first country to plant mulberry trees, raise silkworms and produce silk fabrics. Archaeological discoveries in various parts of China in recent years have shown that from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties to the Warring States Period, the production technology of silk had developed to a very high level, and the ancient Silk Road is a clear proof of this.