Global Silk Industry

The present source book traces recent global status of silk country wise and describes in depth the sericulture practices followed in both in temperate and describes in depth the sericulture practices followed I both in temperate and tropics regions of the world, as also silk processing, ad marketing of raw silk, finished silk and ready-to-wear including high fashion couture creations of Italy, France and Switzerland. The book, therefore, attempts to fill in a void in the current information available in English on the world status of sericulture and silk. We presume it would definitely interest scientist, technologists and students connected with the textile industry as also the textile designers, converters, importers and exporters the world over. It would also help the boutiques, buying-selling organizations, and chain department stored and specially stores to understand why silk sells and is superior to other textiles. As no comprehensive book on silk has been published so far, this source book coves the entire global scenario of silk as it has entered very.