Weaving ‘peace silk’ to heal the wounds of earthquakes

Business August 03, 2026 12:33 PM

Silkworm breeders in Turkey have resurrected their craft after the 2023 earthquakes came close to destroying it. The family business uses an unusual method which allows the moths to fulfil their lifecycle before the cocoons are turned into silk. (AP video shot by: Can Erok / Production: Nimet Kiraç)

Weaving ‘peace silk’ to heal the wounds of earthquakes

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