Silk

An ancient rural village nestled along Lake Como, Garlate was intricately linked to the history and culture of silk production and processing until recent times.

This connection endures today, as indicated by the ample presence of ancient mulberry trees, silkworm breeding tools and archaeological industrial infrastructure.

In Garlate, this legacy most notably thrives at the Silk Museum, where a collection of ancient artefacts and interactive exhibits enables visitors to better understand how silkworms are cultivated and the intricate process of transforming their cocoons into beautiful fabrics.