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Who is the father of silk in India?
The Tiger of Mysore “Tippu Sultan” is the father of the Karnataka Silk industry.
The Tiger of Mysore “Tippu Sultan” is the father of the Karnataka Silk industry.
See lessName the states where mulberry sericulture is practiced ?
Mulberry sericulture is mainly practised in states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Bodoland (Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri districts of Assam), West Bengal, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu who are the major silk producing states in the country.
Mulberry sericulture is mainly practised in states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Bodoland (Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri districts of Assam), West Bengal, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu who are the major silk producing states in the country.
See lessWhich is the largest sericulture in India?
Mulberry sericulture is the largest sericulture in India
Mulberry sericulture is the largest sericulture in India
See lessWho invented silk dynasty?
Chinese silk production originated in the Neolithic Yangshao culture during the fourth millennium BCE. However, due to fragility and perishability, the earliest surviving Chinese silk textiles are from the Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE).
Chinese silk production originated in the Neolithic Yangshao culture during the fourth millennium BCE. However, due to fragility and perishability, the earliest surviving Chinese silk textiles are from the Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE).
See lessWhich country is popular for sericulture ?
The correct answer is China. China's silk production accounts for 75% of global raw silk production and 90% of the world export market.
The correct answer is China. China’s silk production accounts for 75% of global raw silk production and 90% of the world export market.
See lessState 5 facts about silk ?
Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers, but it loses up to 20% of its strength when wet. It has a good moisture regain of 11%. Its elasticity is moderate to poor: if elongated even a small amount, it remains strRead more
Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers, but it loses up to 20% of its strength when wet. It has a good moisture regain of 11%. Its elasticity is moderate to poor: if elongated even a small amount, it remains stretched.
See lessWho is the mother of sericulture?
Leizu (Chinese: 嫘祖; pinyin: Léi Zǔ), also known as Xi Ling-shi (Chinese: 西陵氏, Wade–Giles Hsi Ling-shih), was a legendary Chinese empress and wife of the Yellow Emperor. According to tradition, she discovered sericulture, and invented the silk loom, in the 27th century BC.
Leizu (Chinese: 嫘祖; pinyin: Léi Zǔ), also known as Xi Ling-shi (Chinese: 西陵氏, Wade–Giles Hsi Ling-shih), was a legendary Chinese empress and wife of the Yellow Emperor. According to tradition, she discovered sericulture, and invented the silk loom, in the 27th century BC.
See lessMention the sericulture process ?
The silkworms and mulberry leaves are placed on trays. Twig frames for the silkworms are prepared. The cocoons are weighed. The cocoons are boiled and the silk is wound on spools. The silk is woven using a loom.
The silkworms and mulberry leaves are placed on trays.
See lessTwig frames for the silkworms are prepared.
The cocoons are weighed.
The cocoons are boiled and the silk is wound on spools.
The silk is woven using a loom.
Mention major silk producing centres in India ?
In India major silk-producing centres are in Assam, Punjab, Kashmir and Karnataka.
In India major silk-producing centres are in Assam, Punjab, Kashmir and Karnataka.
See lessWhat is sericulture?
Sericulture, or silk farming, is the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk.
Sericulture, or silk farming, is the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk.
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