Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology; Part 9, Textile Technology: Spinning and Reeling

Name: Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology; Part 9, Textile Technology: Spinning and Reeling
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Book Synopsis: This study, the first of two parts, gives a comprehensive account of Chinese textiles and textile technology and deals with the evolution of bast fibre spinning and silk-reeling in the history of China. These operations are the basic techniques in the production of yarn and thread, pre-requisite to weaving, and any study of Chinese textile technology must start with the raw material obtained from fibre plants such as hemp, ramie, jute, cotton, etc, and silk reeled off from cocoons of the domestic silkworm. The time-span covered runs from the neolithic to the nineteenth century. Archaeological and pictoral evidence, the bulk of it hitherto unpublished in the West, is brought together with Chinese textual sources (which are extensively translated and interpreted) to illustrate Chinese achievements in this field. Professor Kuhn's study reveals the way in which Chinese textile-technological inventiveness has influenced textile production in other regions of the world and in medieval Europe. It explains how textile technology reached its high point between the tenth and thirteenth centuries and attempts to indicate the reasons for its subsequent relative decline. The development of the textile industry in Europe was a key factor in the rise of capitalism. In the case of China after Sung times, textile technology and the organisation of textile labour may help indicate why such a development did not take place in China.

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Discover the fascinating world of Chinese textiles and textile technology with Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology; Part 9, Textile Technology: Spinning and Reeling. This comprehensive study delves into the evolution of bast fibre spinning and silk-reeling in China's rich history, from the neolithic era to the nineteenth century.

Unlock the secrets of yarn and thread production, essential to the art of weaving, as this book takes you on a journey through the raw materials used in ancient Chinese textile technology. Learn about the remarkable fibres derived from plants like hemp, ramie, jute, cotton, and the luxurious silk spun from domestic silkworm cocoons. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled depth of knowledge as archaeological and pictorial evidence is combined with translated Chinese sources.

Explore the profound influence of Chinese textile technology on other regions of the world, including medieval Europe. Professor Kuhn's meticulous research offers valuable insights into the golden age of textile production between the tenth and thirteenth centuries and investigates the factors contributing to its subsequent decline.

Uncover the connection between the textile industry and the rise of capitalism in Europe, and delve into the enigmatic question of why China, despite its advanced textile technology and organization of textile labor, did not experience a similar development.

Immerse yourself in this captivating exploration of Chinese textile technology and its profound historical impact. Don't miss your chance to gain an unparalleled understanding of this fascinating subject. Order your copy today and embark on an illuminating journey through centuries of Chinese textile innovation.

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