History of Textiles: Cotton, Silk, Wool... ASMR For Bedtime

In this episode, we explore the history of textiles and fabrics. We will see where fibers come from and how they were adopted by mankind, with special sections about the history of cotton, silk and wool. We will also delve into the world of fabrics, their manufacturing and trade, how they influenced international relations and contributed to economic history. Patreon: your contribution is very welcomed and joining the page gives you plenty of perks, including bonus episodes! Patrons can also download episodes with or without background sounds, access special surveys, and get updates and advanced releases.   / lightsoutlibrary621   Credits: Script by The French Whisperer ASMR and Olimpia, Narration by Olimpia, visuals by the French Whisperer ASMR, under Wikipedia Commons, or under license from Panthermedia, Freepik, Canstock, and Shutterstock. You can also listen to Lights Out Library on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZFL3L... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/17b... Other platforms: just search for "Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries" and you will find us! Puedes también escuchar las historias para dormir de la Biblioteca de los Sueños en: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522al... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/51d... Otras plataformas de podcasts: ¡busca "Biblioteca de los Sueños" y nos encontraras! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the History of Textiles 04:38 Prehistory and Felt 07:40 Invention of Weaving and Flax 12:21 Textile Making 15:20 Cotton in Pre-Columbian America and India 20:30 Cotton: European and American 25:53 Discovery of Silk 29:14 Silk in China 33:46 Silk in the West 38:15 Birth of the Luxury Goods Industry 44:46 Origins of Wool 53:02 Wool in the Middle Ages