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1. Chinese Silk

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   Historical Development and Imperial Patronage
   The earliest confirmed archaeological evidence of silk use dates to the Xin’an County culture around 1700 BCE [3]. However, the systematic control and export of silk began in earnest during the reign of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, who recognized the strategic value of the material as a universal, lightweight currency.
   During the Tang Dynasty, silk production reached its zenith, not only in quantity but also in technical refinement. The introduction of t…