Ancient silk refers to the general name of silk fabrics. In ancient times before paper appeared, people used many things to write, just to record history. At the beginning, our ancestors carved words on tortoise shells and called them Oracle Bone Inscriptions. In the Spring and Autumn Period, silk will be regarded as an important tool for writing and painting. However, silk is not popular because it is expensive and can only be used by dignitaries. Silk is of great significance for preserving history and showing the historical process.

I. Silk and Silk Development China's silk industry has a history of more than 5,000 years, which means that silk products have been discovered in China since the Neolithic Age. Later, through the long-term practical development of the working people, various weaving methods and various silk fabrics were created. In the Song Dynasty, the weaving method of silk changed, and the woven silk was more delicate. By the Yuan Dynasty, the overall quality of silk was rough and loose.

Second, the role of silk In addition to the above-mentioned silk can be used for painting and writing, the role of silk itself is to make clothes. Moreover, silk also serves as a measure of value. Because at that time, many occasions will use silk to trade, then silk can also reflect the value of many commodities. Moreover, silk is something that ordinary families can produce, so people know how much labor it involves. Therefore, in the absence of copper coins in circulation, silk is the most suitable embodiment of social labor. Moreover, the feudal court at that time had unified standards for the collection of silks and silks.

Third, the historical significance of silk Before paper appeared, the historical significance of silk was to preserve culture, and the earliest paintings in the history of China were all painted on silk. In addition, silk has a far-reaching influence in international trade. Because the Silk Road occupies a large proportion in China's foreign trade, silk is the most valuable commodity. It promoted the development of commodity economy at that time.