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Eri Silk

Kumari Sonali

Eri Silk:

The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Govt. of India, has successfully obtained the prestigious Oeko-Tex certification for its Eri Silk.

  • Eri Silk is renowned as the world’s only vegan silk, where, unlike other silks, the moth inside the cocoon is not killed.
  • Instead, the moth naturally exits the cocoon, leaving it behind for us to use.
  • This method, which does not involve killing the moth, makes Eri silk a symbol of compassion and sustainability within the textile industry.
  • It is the product of the domesticated silkworm, Philosamia ricini that feeds mainly on castor leaves.
  • In India, this culture is practiced mainly in the north-eastern states and Assam. It is also found in Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa.
  • It is a Geographical Indication (GI) tagged product from Assam.
  • Oeko-Tex certification involves a rigorous standard that ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances and produced in environment friendly conditions, is a significant endorsement for Eri Silk.

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