Handwoven Eri Silk / Oversized Silk Shawl from Assam
Handwoven Eri Silk / Oversized Silk Shawl from Assam
This is a handloom product from our looms in Assam , India .
The Shawl has mill spun Eri silk yarns in the warp and hand spun Eri silk yarns in the weft . It has been woven in a very traditional manner on basic village looms . Traditionally Eri Silk yarns were always hand spun . Hence these kinds of shawls were always made from handspun yarns .Articles woven from hand spun yarns are more coarse and does not possess any shine. We have used mill spun yarns in the warp here . That makes the shawl softer , adds subtle lustre and also gives good drape .
These shawls have also undergone the process of Calendaring to make it smoother .
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 as the silk is obtained from naturally raptured cocoons. It has very subtle sheen . Eri looks and feels like fine cotton but has the properties of silk . It has anti -fungal and iso thermal properties ( constant temperature ).
Appx Length - 280 cm
Width - 114 cm
Colours OffWhite - Natural Eri Silk
Biege - Tea Dye
Please note that he colours visible on the website may slightly differ from the original due to light and photography factors.
Wash Care - You can hand wash this shawl as it has no other colour . Please use silk friendly detergents and shade dry .
Shipping - 5-7 Business Days