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Shop Sells Story of Silk
Pictures on the wall along the passage exhibit the origins of silk from spinning wheels to weaving machines and looms.

This is no ordinary basement shop. Jiangnan Silk Shop acts as a mini-museum exhibiting the origins, development and technological processing of silk.

Manager Ji Arong from Suzhou acts as a tourist guide for the interview. At the entrance are silkworms. "From silk egg to cocoon will experience five instars about seven weeks," Ji says.

"Then, we can draw silk from the cocoon" Ji points an enbroidered dog. "A good product depends on the dog's eyes and tongue being true to life."

Its three-dimensional effect comes from the embroidery's character. Almost any pattern or image can be producted with the skillful use of a needle.

The basement is arranged like a traditional street in Suzhou with gray roofs and white walls. Carpets, clothes, embroidery, cloths and quilts are on sale.

"Each fabric has its own characteristics. Silk is so thin and ventilative that it is suited to clothes and quilts. Satin feels smooth and is fit for daily use. Brocade has bright colors proper for cheongsams."

Four workers demonstrate the making of a silk quilt. A silk quilt weighing 1.5 kilos needs 6,000-7,000 double-cocoons.

Jin says all hois products come from a factory in Suzhou.

Where: the east side in the north gate of the Worker's Stadium , Chaoyang District.

(Beijing Today August 27, 2002)

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