Feature: Remote Turkish village keeps nation's ancient silk tradition alive

by Burak Akinci

ANKARA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- In a small village tucked away 200 km west of Ankara, residents use traditional methods to breed silkworms for fiber, their primary source of income.

In special rooms of old houses of Ericek village, silkworms are fed mulberry leaves and will transform into cocoons after four stages of growth. The cocoons, rich with potential, will eventually be spun into shimmer