Narrator: Humans have been making silk for centuries. It's a coveted textile for gowns, sheets, and robes. But why is it so expensive? Silk is the product of the domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori.

Humans have been making silk for centuries. It's a coveted textile for gowns, sheets, and robes. But why is it so expensive? Silk is the product of the domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori.

Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram silk is the most expensive on this list because of ... ‘Jama’ means robe or a shawl, and ‘War’ means yard. Jamaward was originally only used to create stunning ...