In Silkworms — Spinning Beauty for Centuries, host Joanna Lumley explores the fascinating life cycle of silkworms and how they produce silk. Each silkworm can spin up to 1,500 meters of silk, which is used to create fabrics. Learn about the selective breeding of silkworms over centuries, highlighting how they feed on mulberry leaves and the process of silk production. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Silkworms — Spinning Beauty for Centuries, host Joanna Lumley explores the fascinating life cycle of silkworms and how they produce silk. Each silkworm can spin up to 1,500 meters of silk, which is used to create fabrics. Learn about the selective breeding of silkworms over centuries, highlighting how they feed on mulberry leaves and the process of silk production. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.