This is hundred percent authentic Muga Silk Saree . It has Muga silk in the warp and weft . The interwoven motif yarns are in cotton and acrylic . Border attached which is the usual manner of border weaving in the region. The design is traditional and known as Gamkharu and one of the most iconic designs of the region. The red and Muga combination is the classic combination that was always part of the bridal trousseau. Muga Silk - The most valued silk from India. Almost exclusively reared and produced in Assam, India. It is indigenous to the Brahmaputra Valley and assiduously practiced in the districts of Assam. The moth is basically a wild moth. Hence it is categorised as Vanya Silk or Wild silk by the silk board of India.(http://csb.gov.in/silk-sericulture/silk/vanya-silk/) The yarn produces is a natural rich golden yellow or light brown colour depending on the host plant it feeds on. These are unique products. Muga silks resist sunshine and are more durable than mulberry silks. Muga silks can be termed Organic as no harmful chemicals have been used in the cultivation of host trees or in the processing of silk fabrics. No dyes are applied to the yarns. The golden colour is its natural colour. Most Muga rearing and cultivation is still done by village clusters in Assam in the traditional method. The fluffiness is inherent to wild filament / reeled silks . You can use normal Iron set at silk temperature to press . It will settle down and will become softer over the years. The beauty of the yarn is that it retains its lustre & looses very little strength even when washed over the years . Muga Silk will last more than one's lifetime if properly stored without loosing any lustre or developing stains. Length - 5.6 Mts Width - 46" The Saree has a plain Muga Silk blouse piece with the motifs on border. Wash Care - Dry Clean Only due to the presence of the coloured yarn . Please note that there may be slight difference between the colours of the actual product and that in the image due to lighting issues and presence of silks . Please check with us the availability of the product before placing the order as we may sell it out from our other sales channels. In such case , we will make it on order. Delivery time in case of Made to Order - Appx 6 weeks . The Saree will come with a GI Tag and Handloom authentication tag .
