Eri Silk Handwoven Shawls from Assam

Beautifully all over  patterned Jacquard handloom product from our looms in Assam , India. 

It has natural coloured Eri Silk as the warp and weft  and the filling yarns are all in Muga Spun silk  . It has all over pattern on the body and very traditional motifs on the two ends of the shawl .

Eri silk is procured from the caterpillar Samia Cynthia  Ricini and is found in the north eastern state of Assam and nearby region.  

Muga spun silk is made from the cocoon wastes of the muga silk cocoon . Muga spun silk will not have the lustrous golden sheen of the reeled muga silk and also is lesser priced than the reeled silk. 

Both Muga silk and Eri silk are indigenous to the region of NE in India . Muga silk moth in particular is only found in the state of Assam , India 

Eri Silk inherently does not have any bright sheen as it is always spun silk .  It always has a very subtle sheen . It looks and drapes like cotton but has all the inherent silk properties. 

Eri Silk is easier to take care of than other more delicate silks like Mulberry Silks. If properly taken care of and stored in cool and dry place , It will last a lifetime. 

 The production of Eri Silk yarns is still majorly an indigenous activity of the tribal people of the region and the dyeing / weaving activities are mostly village activities that employs a large no of women from the villages. 

Eri Silk also has anti fungal properties , hence ideal for anyone who has skin allergies. 

Please note that there could be slight imperfections as these are handloom products. 

The shawl is soft and has a beautiful drape . 

Shipping -  3-5 business days .

Suitable only for mild winters or indoor settings in heavy winter regions. 

The actual product colour may differ slightly from the image due to photography issues.

Length -  225 CM  Appx 

Width -     85 CM Appx 

Wash Care - Can hand wash . Wash separately . Use mild shampoo or neutral detergent to wash . Do not wring . Shade dry .