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Silk extraction from silkworms begins with the cultivation of silkworms, primarily the Bombyx mori species, which are fed mulberry leaves until they grow into mature larvae. When ready, the larvae spin protective cocoons around themselves using a single long strand of silk produced from their salivary glands. These cocoons are then collected and typically boiled or steamed to kill the pupae inside and soften the sericin, the gum that holds the silk strands together. Once softened, the silk filaments from multiple cocoons are carefully unwound and reeled together to create long threads of raw silk. This raw silk is then cleaned, spun, and woven into fabric, completing the transformation from a tiny insect’s cocoon into luxurious textile.