Silk was first produced in ancient China over 5,000 years ago.
✓ TRUE FACT
Sericulture (silk production) originated in China thousands of years ago, commonly cited at 5,000+ years. Silk became a premium trade good, helping power long-distance commerce routes later called the Silk Road.
🤯 "Silk was first produced in ancient China over 5,000 years ago. Still hasn’t found a rival fabric worthy of its drama."