Class 2B took a field trip to Agro Wisata, the local silk worm farm……
We set out from the class around 9am; followed the road down to the river, past the “holy spring” and up into the village of Sibang Kaja.
When we arrived at Agro Wisata we were greeted by the friendly staff and showed a loooong movie that was completely in Indonesian! The kids were very patient.
After the movie wrapped we strolled past hundreds of mulberry trees. The mulberry leaves are the worm’s primary diet source. The kids couldn’t resist the juicy berries..
The young worms are kept in a “cooler”, and after 17 days the mature worms are given fresh leaves to feast on…..
After a short time they spin silk from their mouths creating a cocoon…
The cocoon’s of silk are boiled (with the worm inside..)
Then the silk is carefully unraveled…
then spun…..
It takes a lot of work to get from the worm to the fabric store. Now I know why silk is mahal sekali ( very expensive).
When the tour was finished the kids did some beautiful Batiking.
On the walk to and from school each group had to find 15 symmetrical objects…. our group found 22:)
A few photos of the walk…..
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fascinating.
sounds like a great day, one where the adults learn as much as the kids! poor worms though…
Yes, it was fun. They assured me the worm dies in the cocoon before they boil it…..have my doubts though! Let’s hook up over the holidays if we can! Xo
what a COOL process. and great photos – you’ve really brought it to life!
Thanks for sharing this, very interesting and informative!
You go on the best field trips. Loved seeing the beauty of Bali and the process of making silk. The children’s batik is wonderful. Watched a show on Bali the other day. We were so excited to see more of where you live. You live a magical life. Thank you so much for sharing. xoxo
Very cool!
But I don’t see how the worms could die before being boiled, unless they kill them some other way. Raw silk is silk that is made from cocoons that the caterpillars hatch out of (splitting the cocoon), which is why it has a rougher texture, because the fibers are short.
Anyway, interesting read, as always 🙂
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