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The wooly white silk is often referred to as the
Ahimsa silk or the fabric of peace as the process does
not involve the killing of the silk moth. The silk in
this case is gathered after the moth is released.
It is grown in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland,
Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand,
Chattisgarh, Orissa, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in
India. The heavy rainfall and humid atmosphere of the
region suits the eri culture.
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Characteristics of
Eri Silk Fabric
- It is a coarse fabric.
- It is fine and dense.
- It is strong.
- It absorbs moisture.
- It is durable.
- It has good elasticity.
- It wrinkles less.
- It drapes well.
- It is soft, dull and have wool like finish.
- Eri silk is heavier and darker than other silks.
- Eri silk blends well with cotton, wool, jute and
other silk.
- It has thermal property. Thick woven texture can
be used as woolen fabric.
Products
Product ranges from dress material to furnishing
material.
- Shawls / Stoles
- Jacket.
- Dress materials.
- Quilt.
- Baby dress.
- Blanket.
- Made – up.
- Wall Hangings etc.
- Home Furnishings such as –
-curtains
- bedcovers
- cushion covers
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Eri Cocoons
Natural dyed Eri Silk |