Cocoon harvesting

Cocoon harvesting involves the collection of cocoons produced by silkworms, which are silken structures they spin to protect themselves during pupation. Once the silkworms mature, the cocoons are carefully gathered, often after the silkworms have emerged as moths. These cocoons are then processed to extract silk fibers, which are unwound and spun into threads for textiles. The harvesting process is crucial for silk production, ensuring high-quality fibers for fabric manufacturing while considering the welfare of the silkworms and the sustainability of the operation.