Sericulture: The Process of Silk Production Rearing of silkworms for silk production is called sericulture.It is a very complex and lengthy process. The healthiest moths are chosen for breeding and laying the eggs. The first step involves washing the silkworm eggs that had been stored; the eggs hatch only once a year in spring.After the eggs hatch, the larvae are spread … [Read more...] about How Silk is Manufactured