The story
Tribal families in Jharkhand's sal and arjun forests rear wild tussar silkworms, making the state India's leading tussar producer. Weavers in Kuchai and Bhagaiya turn the yarn into sarees and fabrics, several now GI-registered. The Central Tasar Research and Training Institute in Ranchi supports rearers with seed and training.
In numbers
No published source we could open prints current numbers for this cluster.
GI tag
- Jharkhand Tussar SilkApplication no. Application No. 1257Registration details of Geographical Indications (state-wise register), IP India
- Kuchai Silk Saree and FabricsApplication no. Application No. 889Registration details of Geographical Indications (state-wise register), IP India
- Bhagaiya Saree and FabricsApplication no. Application No. 888Registration details of Geographical Indications (state-wise register), IP India
Ways in for a newcomer
- Cocoon banks and reeling units close to rearing villages
- Sell GI-tagged tussar sarees online
- Design and garmenting of tussar fabric
Problems the cluster faces
- Disease and weather losses in cocoon rearing
- Low reeling efficiency and yarn quality
- Weak market linkages for weavers
Businesses to start here
Handloom and Handicrafts Retail Shop →Saree Dyeing and Printing →Textile Made-Ups (Napkins, Mats, Aprons) →