Upvoted for being the favorite article, thank you for unraveling a mystery to me that has always eluded me! How does silk come to be? I live near a river and there are many trees which are netted up with what appears to be a similar metamorphosis which prompted my recent wondering, " could those be wild silkworms?" My hometown is full of weavers of wool, and the art of spinning and weaving is something I hold in highest regard. Much gratitude and respect for silk and the magic behind this most delicate and unique legacy.