History of silk and in part replaced natural silk. Following the crisis in Europe, the modernization of sericulture in Japan made it the world's foremost silk producer. By the early 20th century, rapidly industrializing Japan was producing as much as 60 percent of the world's raw silk, most exports shipping through the port of Yokohama. Italy managed to rebound from the crisis, but France was unable. Urbanization in Europe saw many French and Italian agricultural workers leave silk growing for more lucrative factory work. Raw silk was imported from Japan to fill the void. Asian countries, formerly exporters of raw materials (cocoons and
Pat silk silk produce in Karnataka is called Mysore silk and Pat silk is the mulberry silk produce in Assam. Sericulture in Assam is an ancient industry which was brought by the Tibeto-Burman Kachari tribes. Pat silk Pat silk or Mulberry silk of Assam (Assamese: ) is a variety of domestic silk in Assam, India. It is usually brilliant white or off-white in colour. Its cloth can dry in shadow. The larvae of the "Pat Silkworm's" preferred food is "nuni" (white Mulberry plant: "Morus alba") leaves. The silk has a natural white tint and is known for its durability and glossy texture.