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  • 5,000 to 6,000 years ago

    The origin of silk in Shanxi...

  • During the Han Dynasty from 202 BC to 220 BC

    The silk reeling and silk refining and dyeing techniques in Shanxi have reached a rather high level

  • During the Sui Dynasty from 581 to 618

    Shanxi silk has a long history of prosperity and enjoys the historical legend of "The Song River in the south, Lu 'an in the north, and clothing all over the world".

  • From 618 to 907, during the prosperous Tang Dynasty

    With the opening of the Silk Road, silk became the most exported commodity from Shanxi.

  • The period from 1276-1279 was from the end of the Jin Dynasty to the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty

    The wooden silk reeling and silk weaving machinery in Shanxi has reached a considerable level.

  • The Ming Dynasty from 1368 to 1644

    When Lu silk reached its peak, the imperial court established a weaving and dyeing bureau in Shanxi Province, and Lu silk became a tribute to the royal family.

  • The Qing Dynasty from 1644 to 1911

    There are 13,000 looms in Changping and Shangdang, with thousands of loom makers. The production of silk reaches 3,000 bolts, and the Lu silk is renowned all over the world.

  • The Opium War of 1840

    The outbreak of the Opium War directly led to the decline of silk in Shanxi.

  • The Anti-Japanese War in 1937

    After the outbreak of Japanese invasion of China, the development of silk in Shanxi Province was dealt another heavy blow. Silk stores across the country supported the "牺盟会" anti-japanese campaign, weaving a large quantity of gauze, bandages, explosive packs, fuses...

  • 5000-6000 years ago

    The origin of Shanxi silk

  • During the Han Dynasty from 202 BC to 220 BC

    Shanxi silk reeling and silk refining and dyeing techniques have a relatively high level of expertis...

  • 581-618 during the Sui Dynasty

    Shanxi silk has been flourishing for a long time, enjoying the historical legend of "Nansongjiang, B...

  • During the prosperous Tang Dynasty from 618 to 907

    The Silk Road passed through, and silk became the most exported commodity in Shanxi.

  • From the end of the Jin Dynasty to the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty in 1276-1279

    Shanxi's wooden silk reeling and weaving machinery has reached a considerable level.

  • 1368-1644 Ming Dynasty

    Lu silk reached its peak, and the court established a weaving and dyeing bureau in Shanxi. Lu silk b...

  • 1644-1911 Qing Dynasty

    There are 13000 weaving machines in Changping and Shangdang, with thousands of people boarding and w...

  • The Opium War of 1840

    The outbreak of the Opium War directly led to the decline of Shanxi silk.

  • The War of Resistance Against Japan in 1937

    After the outbreak of Japan's invasion of China, the development of Shanxi silk suffered another...

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