ARACNE Project

ARACNE stands for "Advocating the Role of Silk Art and Cultural Heritage at National and European Scale". The ARACNE project stands as a guardian of Europe's silk heritage, dedicated to safeguarding, revitalizing, and celebrating this cultural treasure. It's a journey back in time that seeks to breathe new life into age-old skills, weaving together a distinctive European identity linked by silk. Looking ahead, it envisions a grand European Silk Route, connecting the past and present along the intricate pathways of silk production and trade, crafting a cultural tapestry that unites our continent. We aim to: - revive silk production by creating a resilient and innovative European silk ecosystem. The European Silk Route will connect activities among European cities and regions, enhance culture preservation, protection, and drive innovation in production and trade; - elevate the skills and competitiveness of Europe's silk-related Cultural and Creative Industries, involving the renewal and collaborative development of silk-centered cultural products, processes, and innovative services, uniquely tailored to each locale.