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‘The Silk Roads Recycled’ celebrates local silk heritage

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An innovative new exhibition, The Silk Roads Recycled, has been visited by Macclesfield MP David Rutley.

Recreating the ancient silk route between China and Macclesfield, the exhibition was open to the public during the Barnaby Festival to bring to life the town’s silk heritage.

The Silk Roads Recycled is the work of Langley residents Chris Studds and Sarah Rodway.

The exhibition, staged in a series of indoor gardens housed in the renovated North Lights Factory building in Langley, takes visitors on a journey along the length of the Silk Road – from Xi’an in China, across Asia and continental Europe to Macclesfield.

Key locations are represented by creative scenes, with destinations along the way including Mongolia (represented by a Yurt); a Persian courtyard garden; a Roman arch; and a cafe in Lyon, which was the hub of the French silk industry in the 19th Century.

During its public opening throughout this year’s Barnaby Festival, the exhibition was visited by over three hundred people.

Mr Rutley heard from Chris and Sarah about how they are currently reviewing options to make the unique visitor attraction available for viewing on a regular basis.

In the meantime, although the exhibition is now closed for general viewing, anyone interested in paying a visit can contact Chris and Sarah on info@doemeadow.com to arrange to see it.

David commented: “Chris and Sara’s creative and well thought-through exhibition is a unique representation of the Silk Road and I was impressed to learn more about the commitment and energy that went into opening it during the recent Barnaby Festival.

“As well as being a vibrant, visual celebration of our town’s important silk heritage, it has also helped to promote the local visitor economy.

“I look forward to keeping in touch with Chris and Sarah as they work to make this exhibition more available to local residents and businesses.”

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