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Leizu - Legendary Chinese empress, consort of the Yellow Emperor and inventor of silk and sericulture

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The Discovery of Sericulture and its Impact

This timeline centers around Leizu's most famous contribution: the discovery or systematization of sericulture (silk production). It is important to view this as a culturally significant story rather than necessarily a literal historical event.
Observation of Silkworms and Cocoons
c. 27th Century BCE (Estimated)
The legend describes Leizu observing silkworms spinning cocoons. This observation is the catalyst for her experimentation and the eventual development of silk production.
Developing Silk Production Techniques
Experimentation and Innovation
Leizu is credited with inventing the reel for unwinding silk threads from cocoons and teaching others how to weave silk cloth. This knowledge significantly contributed to the advancement of Chinese civilization.
Sericulture Spreads Across China
Widespread Adoption of Sericulture
The techniques for silk production, attributed to Leizu, were gradually adopted and refined throughout China. Silk became a valuable commodity, traded both domestically and internationally.

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