Answer:
Silk considered to be a luxury item and were in demand from the high class like kings and nobles.
Explanation:
European came to known about silk through the Han dynasty in the 2nd century BC. Chinese kept the sericulture secret from the rest of the world to maintain the monopoly on its production. Through the Silk Road, merchants supplied extensive amount of silk in Europe in the medieval period. In Asia, under admiral Zheng He, China conducted trade in south Asia by exporting silk and porcelain in return for other goods. Silk during the early period considered to be a luxury item and worn by the high class of people, including kings, nobles, etc. The process of making silk along with its fine glossy texture earned its reputation as one of the luxury items.
