Category: Jewelry

Silk Cocoon Earrings


Art of Silk Museum

Author: Athina Ketsitzi – Athanasia Tsiakiri

Silkworm cocoons unsuitable for unwinding silk thread due to the exit of the chrysalis.
These cocoons were previously mainly thrown into the trash, today in the context of reuse and the circular economy we transform them into silk accessories – jewelry.
The cocoons are mainly dyed with vegetable dyes and then cut and in an appropriate way and materials are transformed into earrings



About Aracne Virtual Silk Exhibition

This virtual exhibition invites you to explore the ARACNE project, a European initiative dedicated to safeguarding and revitalizing silk heritage. Here, you can discover how ARACNE connects history, culture, and innovation—sharing stories, research, and activities that trace silk’s journey across Europe. The site highlights not just the rich legacy of silk production but also present-day efforts to create a modern European Silk Route, linking communities and inspiring a renewed appreciation for traditional skills and creative industry.

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