Gazzal: Exclusive
Gazzal Exclusive is a luxurious lace-weight yarn designed for projects that demand elegance and sophistication. Crafted from a premium blend of 30% Mulberry Silk, 10% Super Kid Mohair, and 60% Merino Fine Wool (superwash), this yarn offers a soft, lightweight feel with a delicate sheen and beautiful drape. Perfect for creating stunning shawls, wraps, and intricate lacework, Gazzal Exclusive adds a touch of refinement to every stitch. Whether you’re knitting or crocheting, this yarn is sure to elevate your handmade creations to a whole new level of luxury!
Fibre Content: 30% Mulberry Silk, 10% Super Kid Mohair, 60% Merino Fine Wool SW
Weight /Yardage: 25 grams = 218 yards (200 meters)
Gauge /Tension: 34 sts x 43 rows = 4 inches on 3mm/US 2-3
Knitting Weight: Lace
THE LEGEND OF SILK
The legend of silk is deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and history, dating back thousands of years. While there are several versions of the legend, one of the most popular stories revolves around the discovery of silk by the Empress Leizu.
According to the legend, Empress Leizu lived around 2700 BCE during the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi). One day, as she was sipping tea under a mulberry tree, a cocoon fell into her cup. Intrigued by the cocoon, she observed that a delicate thread started unravel from it. Leizu, known for her curiosity and intelligence, decided to explore the properties of this thread further.
Leizu soon discovered that the thread came from cocoon of a silkworm, a caterpillar of the silk moth Bombyx mori that feeds on mulberry leaves. She realized the potential of this fine, lustrous thread cind began to cultivate silkworms and unravel their
cocoons.
As she became more proficient in the art of sericulture, Empress Leizu refined the process of silk production. She is credited with not only discovering silk but also teaching the art of sericulture to her people. The legend of Empress Leizu and the discovery of silk is considered a crucial part of cultural heritage and has been passed down through generations.