Handloom Hand Spun Check Eri Silk Stole from Assam , India

This is a genuine handloom product from the looms of Assam, India.

Eri Silk is the only commercial silk in which the moth is allowed to emerge from its cocoon naturally and hence known as Ahimsa silk and also is more environment friendly as it requires marginal amounts of water and chemicals in its processing cycle to produce these beautiful yarns.

The stole is made from Eri Silk Yarns in the traditional looms in Assam by women weavers . The off white colour of the shawl is it's natural colours and the coloured yarns are also in Muga Ghicha .

Since Eri Silk is there, the stole does not have the typical sheen that is associated with Silks from India. Eri Silk is an indigenous Silk variety from India found in Assam and some other North Eastern States. Eri Silk is the original Assam Silk. The lack of sheen and slight coarseness/ dryness is typical of Eri Silks.

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.

The stole is ideal for any season as it is very lightweight . Not meant for very heavy winter conditions.

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

There may be slight difference in colours of the actual product and that in the image due to lighting issues.

Care Instructions - Can Hand Wash . Wash Separately . Do not wring . Shade Dry . 

Or Dry Clean . 

Shipping -  3-5 Business Days 

length - 190 Cm appx

Width - 32 inches appx