vol.013：The Thread That Changed Everything
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vol.013：The Thread That Changed Everything
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The source provides an extensive overview of the origins and development of plant fiber textile technology, tracing its history from the late Paleolithic era (30,000 years ago) through the Neolithic period. It systematically reviews archaeological evidence from sites like Dzudzuana Cave and China's Zhoukoudian and Hemudu, establishing the antiquity of spinning and weaving. The text details the technical evolution, noting the shift from simple splicing to the use of specialized tools like the pottery spindle whorl and the primitive backstrap loom. Finally, the analysis assesses the multidimensional impact of this technology on human societies, including fundamental changes in clothing, the formation of early trade networks, the evolution of social structures, the development of decorative arts, and the initial effects on the environment.