The Silk Factory

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In another large part in the workshop, you can see many large machines working. You would know that silk cocoons of different shapes, colors, sizes are for diverse usages while selecting cocoons; that cocoon cooking in the hot water is good for the easier dissociation of cocoon silks; and that silk reeling is a vital step to make cocoons into the raw silk. It is surprise and awesome to see the very thin silk become the common threads. You can see how the staff works in each step and touch the cocoons in different sections. Moreover, you can also see the ancient machine weaving fine silk cloths with delicate patterns. Get Close to the Silk Exhibits

Liz Bales, Chief Executive at BASE said: “Silk Factory holds a significant position in the broader entertainment landscape, and we are thrilled to have them join our expanding network of nearly ninety members and partners. Renowned for its creative expertise and groundbreaking campaigns, Silk Factory epitomises the experience of excellence we value. With their work featured across so many aspects of the industry, they are perfectly placed to help expand our organisation’s remit to being a central hub for all things home entertainment.” Silk is still produced in quantity today in Sudbury; it is the only place in Britain to do so. Employing highly skilled craftspeople, its four factories (Banners Silk Weavers, Stephen Walters & Sons, the Gainsborough Weaving Company and Humphries Weaving) are long-established. Beulah’s story of guilt and bravery will echo down two centuries and change Rosie’s life as she struggles to overcome the hand of her own past and find redemption. The town had a pool of skilled silk producers. They manned the throwing mills, which were built from the 1740s onwards. The building of weaving sheds commenced in the 1790s, and by 1826 there were 70 throwing mills. However, many failed due to economic downturn. Closure of 30 mills had happened four years later. Silk products from Macclesfield went on display at the 1851 Great Exhibition. Items included ribbons, shawls and handkerchiefs.Here, groups can learn about the mill owners and view an extensive collection of pattern books. They can also learn about parachute silk and printed silk escape and evade maps – which were made during World War Two. This is only some advices from us, and you can know more tips about the washing of silk products from the Internet. At the end of 2019, the company announced it was planning to expand by moving into a larger factory in the town, but just a year later, it was forced to call in administrators after a double blow meant it lost nearly 70 per cent of its market. Braintree District Museum has an important archive relating to the international Courtauld company which began in Braintree. On display in the museum are items from this collection including crape mourning outfits and items associated with the production of crape, the material that made the company famous. Other highlights of the gallery include a Courtauld Taylor and Courtauld Loom and personal items of the family

A special exhibition focuses on the Lost Dress of Elizabeth I, and runs until 23rd February. A cloth panel, which was thought to be from a dress she wore, was made from shambles silk. It was woven with strips of beaten silver and embroidered with plants, beasts and butterflies. The cloth found its way to the small church of Bacton in Herefordshire, through a link with the Queen’s most loyal servant, Blanche Parry. As well as that, Warner & Sons was a leading manufacturer of silk and velvet (and produced a wide range of other woven fabrics). Significantly, it created the Queen’s coronation robes and silk hangings during the coronation ceremony. They moved from London to Braintree in 1895, and today the Warner Textile Archive is housed in part of the original mill building at Silks Way, Braintree. It maintains a publicly accessible gallery, along with rotating public exhibitions, and represents two centuries of UK textile manufacturing history. The Courtaulds used their enormous wealth to endow buildings, schools, parks and gardens through the Braintree and the Essex district during the 19 th to 20 th century.

Charm of Silk in Suzhou

Silk woven in Sudbury has been worn by the Queen at her coronation, royal brides, former US First Lady Michelle Obama and singer Adele. The Silk Factory is not just the title of this story, it is also it's heart. Rosie Milford and her two small children have moved into a house that was once part of a silk factory. The house was left to Rosie when her mother died recently, and she hopes that she and her children can make a new start there. They've come through some difficult times recently with the death of her mother and the break-up of her marriage, and although Rosie often feels unsettled by being surrounded by her mother's belongings, she also feels comforted. At its height, Lister's employed 11,000 men, women and children – manufacturing high-quality textiles such as velvet and silk. It supplied 1,000 yards (910m) of velvet for King George V's coronation and in 1976 new velvet curtains for the President Ford White House. During the Second World War Lister's produced 1,330 miles (2,140km) of real parachute silk, 284 miles (457km) of flame-proof wool, 50 miles (80km) of khaki battledress and 4,430 miles (7,130km) of parachute cord. [1]

This is a haunting, historical novel that I would recommend to anybody who is a fan of Barbara Erskine or Pamela Hartshorne. Whilst not a time-slip novel EXACTLY, the two stories run alongside each other, with Rosie in the present day occasionally catching glimpses of Beulah in the past. In the present day we arrive in the parish of Weedon Bec, at the door of a property inherited by Rosie. She’s had her fair share of trials recently; her mother has passed away, she’s not long separated from her husband, plus she has financial burdens to contend with. Andy Snook & John Piedot, Co-Founders of Silk Factory said: “We are ecstatic to become part of BASE & DEGI. Silk Factory has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity, innovation and collaboration, as shown in our recent ‘Agency of the Year’ win. By officially joining forces with BASE, we look forward to contributing to the conversation and exploring the exciting growth and change within the industry.” The exhibition includes other stunning embroidery from the period, and explores the artistry of Tudor costume. Also displayed are rare books that could have inspired decorative motifs fashionable at the time. Harris Museum, PrestonA large collection from the 18 thcentury onward includes many items of clothing made in the UK and elsewhere, and it includes shoes, hats, dresses, men’s waistcoats and parasols. Museum of London Extensive costume collection including dresses made from Spitalfields silk. The famous dress made for Ann Fanshaw in 1742 is currently being conserved, and the museum’s reserve textile collection is closed to researchers in preparation for the museum’s future move to West Smithfield. School of Textiles, Coggeshall