During the late 19th century, Italian sericulture experts came to South Africa in order to begin a silk industry at Gouna, which lies close to Knysna in the Western Cape.
Kuya ekuheleni ka 19th century, vativi va Italian sericulture vatile e Afrika Dzonga kuta sungula vumaki bya silk e Gouna, leyinga ekusuhi swinene na Knysna e Western Cape.