Leizu

A painting depicting women inspecting silk, early 12th century, ink and color on silk, by Emperor Huizong of Song.

5 March, 2016 - 03:57 dhwty

The Legend of Leizu and the Origins of Luxurious Chinese Silk

Leizu (嫘祖), known also as Lady Hsi Ling Shih (西陵氏) is a legendary figure in Chinese history credited with the discovery of silk and the invention of the silk loom. Silk is undoubtedly one of the most...