Hangzhou is more than a manufacturing location — it is one of the birthplaces of Chinese silk culture. Our factory operates within a region shaped by over a thousand years of silk history.
Silk originated in ancient China over 5,000 years ago and remained a closely guarded secret for centuries. It shaped trade, culture, and craftsmanship across civilizations.
According to Chinese history, silk production was discovered during the Neolithic period. Early techniques of sericulture — raising silkworms and weaving silk threads — laid the foundation for a textile unlike any other.
For centuries, silk symbolized status, power, and refinement. It was worn by emperors, used in ceremonies, and strictly regulated during early dynasties.
Silk connected China with the world. Trade routes carried silk from East Asia to Europe, shaping global commerce and cultural exchange.
Silk became one of the most valuable commodities in history, traded across continents for centuries.
Silk influenced fashion, art, and technology far beyond China, shaping textile traditions worldwide.
Even today, silk remains associated with quality, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal.
Hangzhou has been a center of silk production since the Southern Song Dynasty. Known for refined weaving and dyeing techniques, the city earned a reputation as one of China’s most important silk hubs.
Today, WiseSilk combines Hangzhou’s silk heritage with modern production systems. While techniques have evolved, the principles of quality, precision, and respect for the material remain unchanged.
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