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Chiara Vigo spins silk from the sea. She’s a 28th-generation master weaver, turning the saliva of clams into one of the rarest fabrics in the world. This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis Worldwide. | Great Big Story
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Sea silk, spun from Mediterranean clams, gleams like gold and is nearly extinct. Only one woman, Chiara Vigo, still knows the ancient secret. When she dies, the craft may vanish forever. #silk #storytime #didyouknow #shorts #ancient #history #documentaryshort #goldenfleece, #fabric #weaving #ancientmaterial #fashion Read More:https: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/could-golden-fleece-have-been-made-ancient-material-sea-silk-008895 | Ancient Origins
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