"Assam's Muga silk, a prized possession for centuries, is gaining recognition for its exceptional quality and ancient history, challenging the dominance of Chinese silk. With its roots in ancient ...

One of the most prized materials of antiquity—the luxurious "golden fiber of the sea" that was reserved for the likes of Roman emperors—has been resurrected after 2,000 years. Sea silk was valued for ...

Sea silk, a legendary fabric shimmering like gold without dyes, is making a comeback thanks to modern science. Researchers have successfully recreated this ancient material using byssus threads from ...

True luxury has only one color -- gold. A nanometer-thin layer of pure gold now lends ties and pocket handkerchiefs that authentic gold sheen, thanks to a new process. The yarn, which is coated using ...

A luxurious fiber once reserved exclusively for emperors in ancient times has been brought back to life through the scientific ingenuity of Korean researchers. A team led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang ...

With exceptional skills and deft hands, a group of youth masterfully weaves the cover “Kiswa” of the Holy Ka’aba using threads of silk, silver, and gold. They work through several stages to craft the ...

HANGZHOU, June 26 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese silk, the radiant thread of the ancient Silk Road, once adorned emperors and bridged cultures. Synthetic fibers and mechanized textiles later dimmed its luster ...