The first room, on the ground floor of the museum, presents the beginning of silk production: sericulture..

Visitors can observe:
• the life cycle of the silkworm
• the creation of the cocoon
• the process of extracting the thread
• the conversion of the natural material into silk thread

Authentic tools and machinery used in the early years of production in the Soufli area are on display, documenting the importance of sericulture for the local community.