In the world, India is the second largest producer of silk. Silk has been an important industry of the country. The Central Silk Board takes care of the work and proceeding of the silk industry of India. In this blog post, BAGH India sums up 5 natural silk varieties of India that every Indian must be proud of and trying adding their own wardrobe.
Matka Silk
Created from waste of mulberry silk, Matka originates from Bhagalpur, Bihar. It has a rough texture and used for many purposes like garments, saree and furnishings. Matka silk is quite affordable when compared to other natural silk variants available in India. You can search ‘what is matka silk’ on the web for more information. The cotton variant of this is called Matka cotton – a popular fabric available in India.
Muga Silk
Muga silk originating from the state of Assam is popular worldwide for its glossiness and durability. Muga silk from India is considered among the strongest fabrics in the world. It is popularly used to make shawl, saree and mekhala. Muga silk has been granted GI trademark as well.
Tussar Silk
Made from the larvae of silk moths, tussar silk has a porous and rich texture texture. Making and weaving of tussar silk is a long drawn process. In Sanskrit, tussar silk is called as kosa silk. If you own a tussar silk in any form, try dry cleaning it for longer shelf life.
Banarasi
One of the finest silk variant originating from Benaras, India is Banarasi. Most Indian brides choose Banarasi for their wedding day. This silk has further variants such as (Katan), Organza (Kora) Georgette, and Shattir. The mention about Banarasi fabric is also seen in the epics of India – Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Kanchipuram Silk
Originating from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram silk is made from pure mulberry thread. It is a heavy silk and perfect for ethnic wear design. Kanchipuram Silk also has GI trademark from the government.
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