The Story of Silk: From a Tea Cup to Mathilda & Moon Dreams

The Story of Silk: From a Tea Cup to Mathilda & Moon Dreams

Silk has always carried a touch of magic. Long before it became a part of bedtime rituals and family traditions, it was a secret treasure guarded by emperors, admired by queens, and carried across continents on a road that shaped history. At Mathilda & Moon, every piece we create is stitched into this legacy – a thread that connects your nights of rest to a story thousands of years old.

A Legend Born in a Teacup

The story begins in ancient China, more than 4,000 years ago. Legend tells us of Empress Leizu, who one day sat beneath a mulberry tree, sipping her tea. A cocoon fell into her cup, and as she lifted it out, the delicate fibers began to unwind into a shimmering thread. With that single moment, silk was born – a fabric so soft, so lustrous, that it was reserved only for royalty.

From that day on, silk became a symbol of refinement, beauty, and mystery. It was a secret so precious that revealing it to the outside world was once punishable by death.

The Road of Dreams — The Silk Road

As centuries passed, silk could no longer be contained. It traveled across deserts and mountains along what we now call the Silk Road — a network of trade routes stretching from China to the Mediterranean.

But the Silk Road was more than just a highway for fabric. It was a river of culture and ideas. Alongside silk came perfumes, spices, music, and stories. To own silk was to hold a piece of faraway lands, a fabric as rare as it was desired. At times, it was even used as currency – as valuable as gold itself.

Suzhou — The Heart of Silk

At the center of this story lies Suzhou, China. For over 2,500 years, Suzhou has been celebrated as the “Venice of the East,” a city where canals glisten and gardens bloom – and where silk weaving became an art form.

To this day, Suzhou is considered the beating heart of silk craftsmanship. Its artisans carry wisdom passed down through generations, weaving threads of mulberry silk into fabrics that ripple like water and glow like moonlight.

It is from this city, steeped in history and beauty, that the silk for Mathilda & Moon begins its journey. Each cocoon, each thread, carries the essence of a place where silk has never been just fabric, but poetry made tangible.

From Ancient Roads to Your Rituals

Today, silk no longer travels by camel caravan, but its wonder remains unchanged. At Mathilda & Moon, we honor this legacy by crafting pieces from the highest grade, 22-momme Mulberry silk – the same silk once treasured by royalty.

Each pillowcase, mask, and scrunchie is more than a product; it is a continuation of a story. Designed in the US, finished with thoughtful details, and presented in gift-ready packaging, our silk arrives to you not only as luxury but as ritual — a way to slow down, to rest, to dream.

A Dream Woven Through Time

When you place your head on a Mathilda & Moon pillow, you are touching history. You are resting on fibers that once traveled empires, crossed deserts, and inspired legends.

Silk has always been a fabric of dreams. And now, it becomes part of yours.

Mathilda & Moon
Where sleep becomes a ritual.