The rich silk heritage of India
03 Mar 2023
India is renowned for its rich silk heritage and produces a wide range of silk fabrics. Here are some of the different types of silk available in India:
- Mulberry silk: It is the most commonly used silk in India and is produced by the silkworms that feed on mulberry leaves. Mulberry silk is known for its softness, durability, and natural sheen.
- Tussar silk: It is also known as "wild silk" and is produced by silkworms that feed on oak and other trees. Tussar silk is known for its textured feel and natural gold color.
- Eri silk: It is also known as "Ahimsa silk" or "peace silk" as it is produced without harming the silkworms. Eri silk is known for its thermal insulation properties and is commonly used to make winter wear.
- Muga silk: It is a golden-colored silk produced by silkworms that feed on the leaves of the Som and Sualu trees. Muga silk is known for its strength, durability, and natural shine.
- Kosa silk: It is produced by silkworms that feed on the leaves of the Indian tasar tree. Kosa silk is known for its textured feel and natural gold color.
- Banarasi silk: It is produced in the city of Varanasi and is known for its intricate designs and heavy embroidery work. Banarasi silk is often used to make wedding sarees and other formal wear.
These different silk yarns with different sheen and texture help the artisans craft some beautiful fabrics which are woven with motifs which are passed down through generations and are the proof of fashion legacy our country has.
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