Study on the Silk Production Power in the Pre-Qin Period
The primary impetus for silk production in the pre-Qin period did not stem from practical clothing needs or economic value,but rather from a spiritual pursuit of rebirth,the ceremonial demand for sacrifice,and the actual need for social status.Cultural demands and indicators of status were the main driving forces behind silk production during this time.The transformative nature of silkworms and their derivatives imbued them with symbolism related to rebirth,making silk widely used in sacrificial ceremonies.This usage formed the foundation for sacrificial rituals.As the patriarchal system was implemented during the Western Zhou Dynasty,sacrificial power expanded and more vassal states contributed to these ceremonies.Additionally,due to characteristics such as being non-inheritable and difficult to preserve,silk had limited circulation and insufficient market supply capacity.This prompted advancements in silk production technology to meet demand while emphasizing both social status through etiquette practices and economic pursuits as key drivers of silk production.
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