collections

Silk cocoons

The museum houses an impressive collection of up to 5 000 different species and varieties of silk cocoons dating back to 19th-21st centuries.

Entomology

The museum holds a fascinating entomological collection from the 19th century, including detailed anatomy and every stage of the life cycle of the silkworm.

Thread/skein

The museum houses a collection of silk threads and skeins of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Dyes

The museum features a dye collection from the 19th century, including natural and chemical dyes.

Textile

The museum houses textiles of different types and functions from the 19th-21st centuries.

Silkworm egg carrying containers

The museum features a collection of silkworm egg containers from the 19th-20th centuries, including 250 cardboard boxes for transporting eggs.

Photo collection

The museum houses a photo collection dating back to the 19th-20th centuries, including printed photos, as well as glass plate and film negatives.

Mulberry

The museum holds various objects related to mulberry tree, depicting the tree’s development and its diverse usage.