We are really excited to share a bit of information on three most exquisite form of silks from the North Eastern part of India. These fabrics are going to be the base of majority of our collections for quite some time.
Reason ? Because they are unique, beautiful, rare, and above all they are hand woven by some extremely talented weavers of that region.
Muga silk is a one of its kind silk is found only in the Brahmaputra valley and is named after an Assamese word which means the amber color. This silk has a natural golden color, glossy fine texture and known for its superior durability. This silk yarn has supreme longevity and the look and feel of the fabric improves with every wash. Muga fabric is also known to provide UV protection to a certain extent. These are the special traits that sets Muga silk apart from other white silk found all over the world.
Muga silk is a one of its kind silk is found only in the Brahmaputra valley and is named after an Assamese word which means the amber color. This silk has a natural golden color, glossy fine texture and known for its superior durability. This silk yarn has supreme longevity and the look and feel of the fabric improves with every wash. Muga fabric is also known to provide UV protection to a certain extent. These are the special traits that sets Muga silk apart from other white silk found all over the world.
Because of its superior quality and therefore high pricing, in old days, Muga silk was patronized by the blue blood and common people were deprived of wearing this precious silk. However, even today Muga silk is considered to be extremely expensive and a pride possession for the people of Assam.
Pat is produced by silkworms feeding on mulberry leaves, which also gives it the name "Mulberry Silk". It is white or off white in color with a beautiful natural sheen and can be dyed to any color using vegetable or mild chemical dyes.
Eri silk (also known as Endi) exhibits some really unique traits that we haven't seen in no other silk. It has the finish of wool, look of cotton and softness of silk. Eri has a specific thermal property which makes it an alternative fiber to wool.
Eri is also the most eco-friendly form of silk and is also known as the 'ahimsa' or non-violent or vegeterian silk as the moths are allowed to emerge before the cocoons are spun into yarns.
All these three varieties of silk are 100% natural and are hand woven by expert weavers from the North Eastern region there by retaining its uniqueness and beauty with their hard work and dedication.
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