Silk
A smooth, shiny fiber made by silkworms, used to make fine cloth.
What is it?
Silk is a natural fiber produced by silkworms. It is very smooth, shiny, and strong. Silk was first made in China thousands of years ago. It was very expensive and only rich people could afford it. In medieval Europe, silk was used for special clothes and for luxury tapestries. The King's Vision Tapestry used silk threads to make the details shine.
Why it matters
Silk was a sign of wealth and luxury. The Silk Road was a famous trade route that brought silk from China to Europe.
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