Wuxi Silk

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Wuxi is a base for silk weaving in China. In the 1920s and 1930s, Wuxi led the nation in silk reeling production and was renowned both domestically and internationally as the “Silk Capital.” The sericulture industry in Wuxi originated when King Tai of Wu established his capital in Meili during the late Shang Dynasty, and it flourished in rural areas from the Ming and Qing dynasties onward. Modern silk reeling in Wuxi gained fame both at home and abroad. Wuxi silk is elegant and graceful, simple and dignified, luxurious and splendid, with a wide range of fabrics to suit various needs.