Silkendsmiths
The term "silkendsmiths" does not correspond to any known historical craft, profession, or specialized group. It is possible this is a neologism, a portmanteau, or a misspelling of a more common term.
If "silkendsmiths" is intended to refer to individuals who work with silk, possibilities include silk weavers,
Alternatively, the "smith" portion of the word might suggest metalworking. A "silkendsmith" could hypothetically be a