The replicas of silk fragments from the Qianshanyang archaeological site in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, dating back 4,200 to 4,400 years, have debuted at the National Museum of Kazakhstan.

The "Splendid Silk Road: Contemporary Chinese Silk Art Exhibition" opened at the Kazakhstan National Museum on July 2. It was jointly organized by the China National Silk Museum, Huzhou Museum, Turpan Museum, and Kazakhstan's national museum, as part of celebrations for the China-Kazakhstan Year of Cultural Exchange.

The silk fragments were discovered in 1958 at the Qianshanyang archaeological site in Huzhou. They are considered the earliest known and best-preserved examples of mulberry silk textiles in the world, providing evidence of the Chinese people's craftsmanship in silk production and weaving in ancient times.

The exhibition also showcases contemporary silk artworks and classic fashion pieces featuring techniques such as weaving, embroidery, printing, and dyeing. Through the integration of digital technology, it explores the history of silk and its role in cultural exchanges along the Silk Road.

The exhibition offers visitors a glimpse into China's silk heritage and the cultural connections fostered through ancient trade routes.

A series of silk artworks is showcased at the exhibition. [Photo/Huzhou Museum]

A silk fragment unearthed from the Qianshanyang archaeological site in 1958. [Photo/Huzhou Museum]