Paleolithic

Basic Introduction to Suzhou Silk Suzhou is the birthplace of silk, with Neolithic and Paleolithic sites in the Taihu Lake area attesting to the long history of silk. Fragments of textile products from 6,000 years ago have been unearthed at Caoxiashan in Weiting Town of the Development Zone; silk fabrics from 4,700 years ago were found at Qianshan Yang in Wuxing; and a large number of spinning wheels and bone needles from 4,000 years ago, along with pottery adorned with silk and silkworm patterns, have been excavated in Meiyan, Wujiang. These discoveries indicate that Suzhou's ancient ancestors mastered sericulture and silk spinning techniques very early on. Product Characteristics Advantages: Lightweight, fitting, soft, smooth, breathable, rich in color, lustrous, elegant, comfortable to wear. Disadvantages: Prone to wrinkling, clings to the body, not very durable, fades quickly, does not provide warmth. History and Folklore In ancient times, Suzhou belonged to the Yangzhou region of the Nine Provinces. During the time of King Yu of the Xia Dynasty, there were local tribute offerings of silk products known as "zhibei," a type of colorful brocade. During the Spring and Autumn period, Prince Ji Zha of the State of Wu gifted gauze belts produced in…