Silk Production Collection

Picture No. 12479403
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, head detail. Although Date:

Picture No. 12479402
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, mating. Although Date:

Picture No. 12479400
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori. Adult moth with eggs. Date:

Silk Production (engraving)
585560 Silk Production (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Ladies Treasury (published in 1857), depicting the process of silk production

La raccolta dei bozzoli (Collecting the cocoons), 1882-1883. Creator: Segantini, Giovanni
La raccolta dei bozzoli (Collecting the cocoons), 1882-1883. Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

Picture No. 12479404
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, head detail. Although Date:

Picture No. 12479401
Silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, mating. Although Date:

Silk Production Silkworm Eggs Spreading Out Shelves
Silk production in Europe in the 16th century. Spreading silkworm eggs out on shelves. From Vermis Sericus, a series of engravings by Karel van Mallery after a work by Jan van der Straet

Silk Production Reeling Thread Threads Silk Cocoons
Silk production in Europe in the 16th century. Reeling threads of silk from cocoons. From Vermis Sericus, a series of engravings by Karel van Mallery after a work by Jan van der Straet

Silk Production Gathering Collecting Mulberry Leaves
Silk production in Europe in the 16th century. Gathering mulberry leaves and feeding the silkworms. From Vermis Sericus, a series of engravings by Karel van Mallery after a work by Jan van der

Caterpillar of Silkmoth (Bombyx mori) in cocoon woven inbetween leaves

Ser, Sive Sericus Vermis, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF448289 Ser, Sive Sericus Vermis, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet

Silk production
Silk cocoons, Samarkand, Unesco World Heritage Site, Silk Road, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Spider silk research C016 / 9552
Spider silk research. Golden silk orb-weaver spider in a laboratory being used for research on spider silk proteins. A thin strand of silk is visible emerging from the spiders spinnerets (centre)

Spider spinneret, SEM
Spider spinneret. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the end of a spiders abdomen showing silk (threads) being produced by a spinneret

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Silk Production: A Journey from Cocoons to Elegance Step into the enchanting world of silk production, where nature's delicate threads are transformed into luxurious fabrics. Picture No. 12479403 captures the mesmerizing beauty of silkworm eggs spreading out on shelves, a sight that marks the beginning of this intricate process. Moving forward, Picture No. 12479402 showcases skilled hands delicately reeling thread from silk cocoons. This ancient art form requires precision and patience as each cocoon is carefully unraveled to obtain the precious fibers within. Meanwhile, in Picture No. 12479400, we witness the gathering and collecting of mulberry leaves - an essential part of feeding these remarkable creatures known as silkworms. These voracious eaters thrive solely on these leaves, ensuring their growth and eventual transformation. La raccolta dei bozzoli (Collecting the cocoons), depicted in Giovanni Segantini's masterpiece from 1882-1883, takes us back in time to witness traditional methods employed during silk production. The engraving portrays dedicated workers meticulously harvesting cocoons for further processing. As we delve deeper into this captivating journey through history, Picture No. 12479404 reveals a scene filled with vibrant colors and bustling activity – a true testament to human ingenuity at work during silk production. Finally, Picture No. 12479401 presents us with serenity amidst chaos – an image showcasing serene landscapes adorned with mulberry trees; their branches providing nourishment for generations of silkworms. Throughout centuries, silk has been associated with elegance and luxury due to its shimmering texture and exquisite drape when woven into fabric like no other material can achieve. Ser Sive Sericus Vermis (plate 9 from Nova Reperta) by Philip Galle illustrates how this magnificent creature has captivated artists' imaginations since ancient times.