Suzhou is a famous hometown of silk in China. Its silk culture has a long history and exquisite skills, and it is known as the "Oriental Silk Capital". Suzhou silk is known as one of the best silks in the world because of its high quality and exquisite features.

Historical origin

Suzhou's silk culture can be traced back to the Xia and Shang Dynasties around 3000 BC. According to historical records, the history of Suzhou silk can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, when Suzhou was already the center of silk production. During the Tang Dynasty, Suzhou's silk craft reached its peak and became one of the most important silk production bases in China. In Song Dynasty, Suzhou's silk craft reached its peak and became the silk center of the whole country and even the world.

The process of making silk

Suzhou's silk production process is very complicated and needs several steps to complete. The following is the production process of Suzhou silk:

1. Material selection: Susie is made of high-quality mulberry silk with soft texture and high gloss, which is very suitable for making high-grade silk products.

2. reeling: peel off the cocoon of silkworm, take out the silk thread inside, and then wind these silk threads into a big silk ball. This process is called reeling.

3. Dyeing: put the silk thread into the dyeing vat for dyeing for subsequent weaving.

4. Weaving: It takes a lot of skill and patience to weave lewd silk thread into cloth on the loom, because each silk thread needs to be woven very carefully.

5. Printing: Printing woven fabrics requires very high technology and experience, because each pattern needs very fine design and production.

6. Finishing: Finishing the printed fabric to remove some impurities and unnecessary lines.

7. Sewing: Cut and sew the finished cloth into various silk products.

Types of silk

There are many kinds of silk in Suzhou, the most famous of which are:

1. Suzhou embroidery silk: This kind of silk is a traditional hand embroidery process in Suzhou, which is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and delicate feel.

2. Suzhou Tuanfan Silk: This kind of silk is used to make Suzhou Tuanfan. Its soft texture and high gloss are very suitable for making high-grade reunion dinner.

Suzhou satin silk: This kind of silk is one of the most traditional silk products in Suzhou, which is famous for its high quality and exquisite craftsmanship.