Tussar Pure Silk

The Summer Silk… Tussar

Golden hued threads gathered from the wide, mirror-winged silk moths are called Tussar Silk. Found in dense wild forests, these larvae proliferate and feed on arjun, sal and saja trees. This lends the name ‘wild silk’ to Tussar. The fibres used in the weaving of Tussar silk are of short length. Tussar has a rich, coarse texture and is light and airy. This quality allows it to be worn in the summers as well. It is available in the natural tawny shades of beige, cream, and honey. Tussar silk lends itself to a myriad shades. Block printed, hand painted, vegetable dye printed, embroidered and tie & dyed, Tussar looks exquisite in all its avatars. The use of Tussar in the making of Banarasis and other expensive saris shows its popularity with women today. It is not only comfortable day wear, its natural gloss makes it an incredible choice for evenings, sure to turn heads and start conversations.