Handwoven Eri Silk by Muga Spun Herringbone Fabric - Limited Edition

Handwoven Silk fabric from our looms in Assam , India. 

The fabric has  Eri Silk in the warp and Muga spun silk  . The colour of the fabric is the natural colours of the yarns . No dyes have been used . 

Eri Silk and Muga Silk are indigenous to the North Eastern States of India , particularly Assam . Muga silk is the rarest of silk from India. Muga cocoons produces a beautiful golden lustrous yarns . But Muga spun yarns are produced from cocoon waste . Therefore , they do not possess the lustre typical to filament yarns and have a softer brown tone .

Eri Silk is a silk which is produced from ruptured cocoons. Hence known as Ahimsa Silk . The silk produced is spun silk . Therefore , it does not have the typical sheen associated with silks like mulberry . It feels and looks like cotton but with very unique properties like being anti -fungal . 

Eri silk natural colour ranges from off- white , cream to soft light brown colours.

There may be slight inconsistencies or unevenness in the weave or fabric due to same reasons as above. 

Overall , the hand feel is like cotton with subtle sheen due to the silks but stronger than cotton . 

The fabric is ideal for items like Coats , Shift Dress , Skirts , Trousers , Jackets  etc. 

As a fabric , it can be washed . Use mild detergents or Shampoo . Hand wash separately . Do not wring . Shade Dry . Please note that it may shrink upon washing .

Since both Eri Silk and Muga Silk is present , it is a very strong fabric that will last for a long time with proper storage and care . 

The price here is indicative of 1 meter of fabric only.  So , Quantity of 1 is  1 meter = Mentioned Price. 

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