Eco Printed Handwoven Eri Silk Fabric - 40" Width from Assam

Hundred percent Eri Silk Fabric by yard and Eco Printed .

Woven on a basic home loom by village women . 

It has mill spun yarns in the warp and hand spun yarns in the weft ..The blend of hand spun yarns and mill spun yarns gives a very interesting texture . It the softness and fineness due to the presence of mill spun yarns and also the unique uneven texture that is possible only with hand spun yarns . 

The fabric has been dyed natural dyed and  Eco printed using  locally available ingredients. Due to the natural dyeing process , there will be an element of unevenness in the dyed fabric that gives the fabric it's unique look. 

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

Unlike other silks, it does not have any sheen and the silk is obtained from naturally raptured cocoons. Historically Eri Silks was used to make shawls and other similar articles for winter . With changing technologies , it is now possible to produce extremely fine Eri yarns that are used to make very fine textiles . 

Since it has hand spun yarns , it has slightly dry and uneven texture which lends the fabric the unique touch and feel . 

The fabric has a beautiful fall . Eri silk looks and feels like cotton but has the inherent silk properties. This particular fabric will be more suitable for Jackets , Skirts or Home Furnishing as it is of heavier weight .

Please note that due to lighting issues and presence of silk , there may be slight difference in colours between the actual product and that in the image. 

The price here is indicative of 3 meters of fabric .  Qty of 1 means 3 meters of fabric.

Width - Appx 40”

Wash Care  - As a fabric , this can be hand washed . Use mild detergents , do not wring . Shade dry . Since Indigo dye is there , please wash separately . It may bleed in the first few washes . We suggest  Dry Clean .