Muga silk | |
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Geographical indication | |
![]() Muga silk mekhala and chador with jaapi | |
Description | Wild Silk from Assam with a yellowish golden tint |
Type | Handicraft |
Area | Assam |
Country | India |
Registered | 2007 |
Material | Silk |
Muga silk is a variety of wild silk geographically tagged[1] to the state of Assam in India. The silk is known for its extreme durability and has a natural yellowish-golden tint[2] with a shimmering, glossy texture.[3] It was previously reserved for the use of royalty.[4][failed verification] Muga is one of the three major types of indigenous wild silks produced in Assam, and is a key variety of Assam silk renowned for its natural golden color[5] and durability.
In the Brahmaputra Valley, the larvae of the Assam silkmoth feed on aromatic Som (Machilus bombycina) and Sualu (Litsea polyantha) leaves. Muga silk can be dyed after bleaching. This silk can be hand-washed with its lustre increasing after every wash.[6] Muga silk, like other Assam silks, is used in products like saris, mekhalas and chadors.[2]
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