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From beginner-friendly guides like support spindle spinning to complex projects like spinning silk from quilt batting ... or showcasing whimsical art yarn, each video offers a warm, insightful ...
Bengaluru: Despite rapid urbanisation, Bengaluru Urban has reinforced its presence in Karnataka's silk arena, producing 174 tonnes of raw silk in 2024-25 and securing the 12th spot among top silk ...
Silk – Silk has a very thin strand structure that gives a beautiful sheen to its fibres. It's best suited to lightweight projects like scarves and shawls. Mohair – Mohair is a fluffy and soft textured ...
The company developed its first cotton-spider silk blend to target markets such as luxury dresswear and apparel. Credit: Kraig Biocraft. The yarn from Kraig Biocraft, which is designed to blend the ...
Spinning is a process in which cocoons are turned into silk yarn. So, Chinese researchers decided to synthesize spider silk from genetically engineered silkworms to create a sustainable substitute ...
India’s textiles are a reflection of its exceptional artistic talent and rich cultural heritage. From the delicate handwoven silk sarees of Kanchipuram to the colourful Chanderi fabrics, every corner ...
In all around 2.5 million metres of silk yarn was used for the project, which involved more than 20 local people from the team at the mill. And after a year of development, the silk walling was ...
Inside a sizable workshop in Wote town, Makueni County, two women are engrossed in their sewing machines, methodically working to produce silk yarns. In another corner, two young men are working on a ...