An Extraordinary Event! The White Mulberry Project: A Silk Road Runs Through It

Serena Kovalosky at White Mulberry Project event 2023.

What an extraordinary day! The presentation and exhibition of The White Mulberry Project: A Silk Road Runs Through It took place in my backyard "mulberry grove" last Saturday. It was supposed to rain but the sun came out (only over Whitehall, apparently) just in time for my presentation and we had the perfect weather for... Continue Reading →

August 28, 2023 0

Bombyx Mori Silk Moths: The Dreamweavers of Silk

Photo of Bombyx mori silk moth. iStock.com/alberto clemares exposito

The surprising little "grove" of white mulberry trees that appeared in my backyard during a rewilding project sparked an exploration that led to the discovery of their link to the silk industry: their leaves are the primary source of food for the Bombyx mori silkworm that weaves a cocoon of the finest silk thread in... Continue Reading →

August 10, 2023 0

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An Extraordinary Event! The White Mulberry Project: A Silk Road Runs Through It

Bombyx Mori Silk Moths: The Dreamweavers of Silk

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