Natural Dyed Handloom Eri Silk Stoles / Small Size Shawl from Assam

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

The stole has mill spun Eri Silk in the warp and Hand Spun Eri Silk in weft.

Eri silk is procured from the caterpillar Samia Cynthia  Ricini and is found in the north eastern state of Assam and nearby region.  
 Eri is also categorised as Ahimsa or Peace Silk as it is one of the rare silk that is procured without killing the moth. Eri along with Muga Silk is indigenous to the region . 

The stole is made from Eri Silk Yarns in the traditional looms in Assam by women weavers . The stoles have been dyed using mehendi dried leaves . 

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. The lack of sheen and slight coarseness/ dryness is typical of Eri Silks. 

This stole / shawl has gone through a smoothening process known as 'Calendaring' that smoothens uneven texture. 

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 mild winter or for indoor settings only . 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 - Dry Clean or Hand Wash using mild detergents . Do not wring . Shade Dry .

length  - 190 Cm appx 

Width   - 32 inches appx

Shipping -  3-5 Business Days