CLEAN: Spider silk outfit goes on show in London

The video discusses the creation of textiles using spider silk, involving over a million spiders and years of work. It highlights historical attempts to use spider silk in the 19th century and the significance of exhibiting these textiles at the National Museum of Textiles and Costume. The speaker reflects on the accomplishments and the unique opportunity to showcase spider silk in a museum setting for the first time in 155 years.

How many years did it take to create the large embroidered cape from spider silk?

• Three years

• Two years

• Four years

• Five years

How many spiders were used to create the first textile piece mentioned?

• 1.2 million spiders

• 500,000 spiders

• 2 million spiders

• 1 million spiders

Where has the speaker been living and working with textiles for the past 23 years?

• Madagascar

• Brazil

• Australia

• India

In which century did people first attempt to use spider silk for textiles?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

What is significant about the display of the spider silk cape at the National Museum of Textiles and Costume?

• It is the first time spider silk has been shown there.

• It is the largest exhibit ever displayed.

• It is the most expensive exhibit.

• It is the oldest textile piece in the museum.