China National Silk Museum – 5,000 Years of Threaded Splendor

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As the world's largest silk museum, this Hangzhou gem unfolds China’s silk saga from Neolithic Yangshao culture spindle whorls to AI-designed jacquard looms. The lotus-shaped architecture itself is a tribute to the Silk Road’s floral motifs.

🕸️ Must-See Galleries
✔ Silkworm Sanctum: Live Bombyx mori rearing demonstrations (April-Oct)
✔ Loom Evolution: From Warring States pedal looms to 3D-printed Han dynasty gauze replicas
✔ Imperial Dragon Robes: Qing Dynasty kesi robes requiring 3 years/sq meter to weave
✔ Interactive Dye Lab: Create your own sappanwood-red swatch using Tang recipes

Post by Winnie21 | Jul 24, 2025

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