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Mulberry Lane
World of the Silk Foundations
Welcome to Mulberry Lane. In 2640 BC, Princess Xi Ling Shi was the first to reel a cocoon of silk, which had, as per legend, fell into her cup of tea. From that time onward, the Chinese have maintained a monopoly on the production of silk and silk worms....which grow in Mulberry Trees. From this China had a total monopoly on the production of silk worms and silk production....which were highly guarded information....
But in 552 AD, Emporer Justinian sent 2 monks on a mission to Asia. Accomplishing their mission, they returned to the Byzantium with silkworm eggs hidden in their bamboo walking sticks...which became the first known case of industrial espionage!!!!
From that time onward, silk became known throughout Asia minor and Greece and as Crusades came and went, travel was done, the knowledge of the silk became known to all the world.
Silk powder has become very popular in skin care products...it offers 18 amino acids that soak easily into the skin, it both reflects and absorbs UV rays, it is a natural moisture adjusting product that can absorb or release moisture as the temperature and humidity change making it a "breathing" powder, and it can absorb oils...making it both great for oily and dry skin....
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