Silkworm cocoons at a weaving center in Luang Prabang, Laos (© David Noton Photography/Alamy)

【October 2 2014】In Luang Prabang, a city in northern Laos, most silk is still woven by hand, using methods refined over the centuries. These silkworm cocoons, always from the species Bombyx mori, will go from natural wonders to handcrafted textiles.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..