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TextileGI Tagged · 2007
Muga Silk
TownSualkuchi
StateAssam
Craft typeTextile
GI tag2007
About
A rare golden-hued wild silk unique to Assam, produced by silkworms feeding exclusively on som and sualu leaves, prized for its natural sheen that actually increases with washing and its exceptional durability over generations.
Did you know? Muga silk garments are known to outlast their owners — the fabric's natural golden lustre doesn't fade but actually improves with each wash, and heirloom Muga pieces are often passed down for multiple generations in Assamese families.