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Travel to Yokohama, Japan, in 1908. What Was it Like?

At the turn of the 20th century, this small fishing village became a major vein of silk trade to Great Britain. Source Join us as we travel to Yokohama of 1908, as depicted in a large digitized photo album consisting of 500 pictures. You can see the entire album by clicking here .

Extend the Life of Your Clothing With These Tips

Silk/ satin Silk is widely believed to be the most luxurious fabric in the world. The elegance and sheen of this fabric, as well as the huge amount of work that goes into raising silkworms and turning their cocoons into yarn, make it a truly priceless fabric.

The Life Cycle of the Butterfly - Fascinating!

It is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm (6 inches). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hindwings.

Stop Making These Common Storage Mistakes

Silk Garments Storing silk garments on wood, plastic or wire hangers can leave permanent dent marks in silk, which can render them forever misshapen. If you really care about your silk clothes, then you should use padded hangers instead, which will keep them cushioned at all times.

Scary Stories: 11 of the World's Creepiest Experiments

Spider silk genes inserted into goats Spider silk is up to five times stronger than steel, but the problem has always been finding a way to harvest it in large quantities.

These Colorful Creatures May be Hiding in Your Closet

Argema Mimosa Also known as the “African Moon Moth”, it is one of the world’s largest silk moths. This species does not have a mouth, and its short lifespan is spent mating. 6. Mulberry Silkworm This caterpillar is beginning to build its cocoon out of silk threads it produces.

Like a Flower in Bloom, This Glasshouse Unfurls in the Sun

Dedicated to the history of the Silk Road, the surrounding garden has 300 species of plants from 12 different regions of the world. This was an ancient network of trading routes connecting Europe and Asia.

From Leather to Linen - How to Clean Every Type of Couch

Silk Silk couches aren’t very common, mostly because this delicate fabric is notoriously hard to keep clean. Silk-covered throw pillows, however, are much less of a rare sight. Because silk requires very gentle care, it’s recommended to have silk couches and pillows cleaned professionally.

These 3 Creepy Animals Can Save Human Lives

Spiders Although arachnid research in the field of medicine is still in the developing stages, scientists managed to isolate two main resources (spider venom and spider silk) that could potentially transform the way we treat certain conditions.

6 Ancient Kingdoms You Were Never Taught About

Khotan, the capital of Yutian Khotan was a vibrant center on the historic Silk Road, which interlinked Europe and Asia for many centuries. The city was located in what today is China's westernmost province of Xinjiang.

Create Digital Abstract Art in Seconds

You can use it to create symmetrical drawings using a single brush that looks somewhat like silk or smoke. You can even mix your own colors! To start, simply click and drag. This will be your first brush stroke.

Inflatable Dinosaurs Light Up the Streets of Paris

The sculptures are all made of hand-painted silk by a company from Sichuan called China Lights . Scroll down to see more of these magnificent sculptures.

Have You Ever Seen Embroidery As Beautiful As This?

"When creating the decor I use flat and voluminous embroidery which requires materials such as woollen yarn and cotton thread, beads, pearls, natural stones, gimp, embroidery with straw and silk ribbon. When combining these materials, a new design is born." 

The Only Insect that Will Make You Jewellery!

They glue these pieces together using silk they excrete from special glands near their mouths. Different species will use different materials to build this case, resulting in a great variety of cases, no two exactly alike.

Cleaning Tips: Keep the Dish Soap AWAY From These Things

Silk Blotting a dinner stain with a little dish soap and water is a great way to help banish it before it sets - but you should never use this trick on silk, or other delicate fabrics.