Who would believe that 500 years ago in Europe, the price of just three or four silk garments could buy an entire palace? <br /><br />CGTN Europe unveils Traces of China II. Episode one, Silk, takes you into Venice’s historic silk family for the “soft gold” of 500 years ago; into Europe’s largest silkworm laboratory to uncover the secrets of silk-making; and into Iuav University of Venice to see how young designers weave the spirit of the water city into contemporary gowns. <br /><br />From Marco Polo’s travels to today’s Made in Italy returning eastward, the story of silk is a two-way journey spanning a thousand years. #TracesofChina #silk #venice
