The techniques of silk production were first invented in China around 7000 years ago. They kept the method very secret for thousands of years and did not reveal a word about it to anyone fearing others may copy it and start production.On business purpose, the Chinese went to many parts of the world carrying silkwith them. They went on foot, horseback and on camels. The ways they traveled came to be known as the Silk Route. The route was really a rough and tough one as it had to cross many mountains, deserts, etc. The Kushanas, who ruled over the Central Asia andNorth-West India about 2000 years ago were the reputed rules who dominated and controlled the Silk Route. Peshawar and Mathura were their two major centres of power