In China, researchers studying the burial site of one of the world's most well-preserved mummies also unearthed what's ...

Silk is a fabric like no other. Historically, its unmatched beauty, durability, and comfort was prized by the ranks of nobility — Roman and Arabian aristocrats in particular. The rarity of the fabric ...

Have you ever wondered about the intricate tapestry of history woven through the delicate threads of silk? From ancient civilizations to modern-day fashion, the story of silk is as rich and varied as ...

The Xiabu fashion light show takes place in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Photo: VCG . If you're looking for ways ...

Yang Jiyuan restores the silk-padded gauze robe in her laboratory in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province. Photo: Courtesy ...

Rome wanted silk, China had the goods. Here's how the Silk Roads got their start. As silk fabrics became all the rage in imperial Rome, explorers and merchants opened up land and sea routes ...

The Ancient Chinese Silk Weaving Solution The technique is believed to have been developed in China around the second century BC and could solve the delamination problem.

Remnants of an ancient Chinese silk manuscript, lost long ago, finally touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport on Sunday, ending nearly 80 years of overseas wandering.

The Zidanku Silk Manuscripts were smuggled into the United States in the 1940s. Scholars say they provide remarkable insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion ...

The country’s archaeologists are striking out along the Silk Road to trace the reach of ancient Chinese civilization, disputing long-held beliefs.

Yang Jiyuan revives ancient Chinese silk art, blending tradition, innovation, and passion to preserve cultural heritage.Beijing, China, Jul ...