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Entrepreneurs, artists keep silk making heritage alive in Macclesfield, Britain
By Xinhua Published: Aug 19, 2022 10:39 AM
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows a silk product in a souvenir shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the silk capital of England in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows a silk product in a souvenir shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the "silk capital of England" in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows souvenirs in a shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the silk capital of England in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows souvenirs in a shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the "silk capital of England" in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows silk products in a souvenir shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the silk capital of England in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows silk products in a souvenir shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the "silk capital of England" in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows souvenirs in a shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the silk capital of England in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2022 shows souvenirs in a shop in Macclesfield, Britain. The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the "silk capital of England" in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.(Photo: Xinhua)