Brief Introduction：
China is the home of silk. In ancient times, when
China was a remote destination for the western world,
and silk was still very mysterious, China was called
"The Silk Country" by many in the west.
In those days, Chinese silk and porcelain provided
quintessential images of China for people in the
west. In this program, the development of the Northern
Grassland Silk Road, the Southwest Silk Road, and
the Silk Road By The Sea, are described chronologically.
This narrative tells the story of these ancient
trade routes from both western and eastern perspectives.
This program shows the development of silk producing
crafts, and the endless variety of silk styles created
throughout China's many dynasties. You will learn
about silk production, the legendary stories of
the Silk Road, and you will appreciate the most
precious silks from each dynasty.
