The story of silk is full of the extraordinary. First Paraguay and Suriname have caterpillars larger than any in Europe, ...

The luxurious textile that sparked the first global trade network may have been seen as more than just a material object in ancient China ... that silk was typically used for burial clothing ...

aligning with historical records of silk being used for sacrificial temple clothing and rituals in ancient China. The Sanxingdui discoveries also provide insight into early silk farming practices ...

Elizabeth Stewart, the international celebrity stylist, is collaborating on a capsule collection for Lilysilk, which is known for luxurious silk clothing, sleepwear and home essentials.