When you think of pure luxury in Indian handloom, few match the grandeur of the Muga Silk Saree — the golden pride of Assam. Known for its natural golden glow, unmatched durability, and regal aura, ...

Eri silk, often called ahimsa silk, is produced primarily in Assam, with smaller centers in Meghalaya and Nagaland. The craft ...

Weavers work on handlooms in Assam’s Sualkuchi village; (bottom) Buyers with mekhela chador — traditional two-piece garment worn in the state — made of Pat and Muga silk Sualkuchi operates 12,000 ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Unlike any other fabric, muga silk has a naturally lustrous gold sheen. It comes from the cocoons of muga moths that feed on som trees. A saree made with muga silk can ...

p>GUWAHATI, India (AlertNet) - Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns linked to global warming are threatening the silk industry in India's northeast, jeopardising the livelihoods of more ...