SILK

Silk is continuous protein filament extruded by silk worm. It possesses all the desirable properties of a
textile fibre. It is solidified protein produced by certain caterpillars which will encase themselves in the
form of cocoon.

SILK PRODUCING COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

Major silk producing countries in the world today are: Japan, China, Soviet Union, India, Italy, South
Korea, Turkey, Iran, Brazil, Spain, France, Sicily, Syria and Austria.

SERICULTURE - LIFE CYCLE OF SILK WORM

There are four stages in the life cycle of a silk worm:
1. Egg
2. Caterpillar
3. Chrysalis or Pupa
4. Moth