Before paper, China used silk as fishing line, tribute for nomadic raiders, and writing material. Abroad, silk meant luxury clothing.
Before paper, China used silk as fishing line, tribute for nomadic raiders, and writing material. Abroad, silk meant luxury clothing.
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