This Eri Shawl is a genuine handloom piece , it is hand spun and handwoven on the traditional looms by weavers from the north east state of Assam in India.
Eri silk is procured from the caterpillar Samia Cynthia Ricini and is found in the north eastern state of Assam and nearby region.
Eri Silk along with Muga Silk are indigenous to the NE region of India .
The Eri Silk used here is mill spun in the warp and hand spun in the weft . This blend of mill spun yarns and hand spun yarns produces a very unique texture .
The motif yarns are in Muga Ghicha yarns which are produced from the cocoon wastes of Muga silk cocoons .
The entire process in the production of this stole is manual .
Unlike other silks, Eri Silk does not have any bright sheen. This shawl has undergone the process of smoothening that is known as calendaring . Hence it has subtle sheen .
Properly stored , it will last a lifetime. One of the best qualities of Handspun Eri or Muga is their durability and yarn strength .
This shawl is ideal for mild winter only or as an indoor shawl during winter .
The colours may fade and bleed due to the natural process of dying.
The colours that is visible on the website may slightly differ than the original due to light and photography factors.
Appx Length 200 cm , Width 96 cm
