Silk Embroidery The term "china" was used in Europe from early times as a synonym for the finest pottery, a tribute to the perfection which the Chinese had attained in the art of making porcelain in terms of craftsmanship, beauty and elegance.
古代歐洲人稱中國為「絲國」，足見中國人對蠶絲的利用極早、極佳，且聞名於世。