What it is
'Peace silk' from silkworms fed on castor leaves; the moth leaves the cocoon, so the fibre is spun rather than reeled. It is warm and matte, used for shawls and stoles.
Cut cocoons (superior quality)Spun yarn by count
Where India produces it
Rules before you buy or sell
- Silk Mark (Silk Mark Organisation of India, under the Central Silk Board) certifies pure silk products for buyers.
Storage and handling
Store cocoons and yarn dry and protected from insects and rodents.
Businesses that use it
Shawls, Stoles, Scarves and Wraps →Handloom and Handicrafts Retail Shop →