What is another word for sericulturist?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃəɹˌɪst] (IPA) 
A Sericulturist is a professional who specializes in silk production, from cultivating the silk worms to processing the silk thread. Synonyms for Sericulturist are Silk Farmer, Silk Producer, Silk Cultivator, Silk Raiser, Silk Breeder, and Silk Manufacturer. A Silk Farmer's job is to rear silkworms and cultivate silk cocoons. A Silk Producer manages the production of silk fabrics, from the design stage to the final product. A Silk Cultivator oversees the entire process from sowing mulberry seeds to the final process of weaving silk. A Silk Raiser is responsible for rearing silkworms and helping them to produce cocoons. A Silk Breeder specializes in developing and crossbreeding silk worms to create better quality silk, while a Silk Manufacturer is responsible for weaving, dyeing, and finishing of the silk fabrics.
