What it is
Golden silk found only in India's north-east, from silkworms fed on som and soalu trees. It is a GI-protected silk of Assam used in mekhela chador.
Warp and weft raw silkReeling cocoons (per 1,000)
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.
- Muga Silk of Assam is a registered Geographical Indication.
Storage and handling
Wrap and keep cool, dry and dark; protect from moths.