The History of Chinese Textiles

中国的纺织史

Among all the countries in the world,China is the country that first invented silkworm breeding and silk reeling, weaving, dyeing, printing and embroidery¹. It was the famous “silk country”in ancient days. Chinese textiles used to clothe rich people of many nations during a long course of history. They were the gem² of ancient Chinese culture. Since the fifth century B. C. Chinese textiles,dyed silk and embroideries³ have spread to other parts of Asia,Europe and Africa via the Silk Route and won high praises. To this day, the traditional Chinese silk and won high praises. To this day,the traditional Chinese silk and embroidery are still popular all over the globe.

在世界上的所有国家中，中国是最早发明养蚕和缫丝，织造，染色，印花和刺绣的国家。在远古时代是著名的“丝绸之国”。中国纺织品在很长的历史过程，被许多国家的贵族使用。他们是中国古代文化的瑰宝。自公元前五世纪，通过丝绸之路中国纺织品中的染色丝绸和刺绣已经蔓延到亚洲，欧洲和非洲等地，并赢得了极高的赞誉。直到今天，中国传统的丝绸依然赢得极高的赞誉。直到今天，中国传统的丝绸和刺绣仍然风靡全球。