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most prized qualities is climate sustainability is equal to Eri Silk.
versatility: it provides warmth Nature-loving and Ethical:
in winter and remains cool in Eri Silk production is inherently
summer, making it a year-round eco-friendly. The silkworms
fabric. Its durability and elegant feed on castor leaves (a hardy,
drape also make it suitable fast-growing plant), requiring
for modern fashion and home minimal environmental
décor. intervention. The yarn is spun
Craft Rooted in Culture: by hand and dyed using natural
Eri Silk is not a product of mass pigments derived from plants,
production or machinery. Its bark, and minerals. This low-
journey begins in the homes
of Meghalaya’s indigenous
communities, where the
knowledge of rearing silkworms
and spinning yarn is passed
down through generations.
Among the Khasi and other
tribal groups, silk weaving is a
living tradition, woven into daily
life, ceremonies, and identity.
For many households, it’s both a
cultural expression and a source
of livelihood. We can say that

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