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2. Twelve Thousand Caterpillars
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Silk has always been desired by rulers of nations, some secrets of its production are shared. Read by Francesca Dymond.
Silk has always been desired by rulers of nations.
Journalist Kassia St Clair uncovers the fascinating stories of how fabrics have shaped the world we live in, including the legend of the Chinese Empress who discovered the secrets of the silkworm.
Secrets of silk production are shared.
Abridged by Laurence Wareing.
Read by Francesca Dymond.
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2018.
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