Mulberry Silk (6colors)

*The displayed price is per 10cm, and you can purchase in 10cm increments. For example, if you want to purchase 80cm, please select "8" as the quantity.

Product description 

Handwoven Mulberry Silk is CALICO's signature silk fabric, woven on looms using silk thread spun from cocoons raised in Karnataka and reeled in villages of northern Bengal.
It is gentle on the skin and excels in moisture retention, warmth, and breathability.

The Natural color differs from the lustrous sheen typical of machine-woven silk,
characterized instead by an elegant, soft glow with a pale yellow hue.

Popular with designers since we first introduced it around 2013,
production has struggled to keep up with demand,
but we are finally able to offer it in our online shop.
Using single-ply warp threads and double-ply weft threads achieves both suppleness and strength.

Indigo dyeing uses natural indigo.
Gray, black, and beige are yarn-dyed using azo-free dyes.

Size

*Size and color may differ from actual product.
*See size guide here .

Materials 
Mulberry Silk 

Region of production
West Bengal

System of design
In collaboration with CALICO

Spinning 
Mill spinning 

Weaving
Plain weaving by hand

Dye 
Undyed-Natural
（Natural）
Thread-dye with natural color 
（Indigo）
Thread-dye with synthetic color
(Gray, Beige, Dark Navy, Black）

Before you purchase

* This product is also carried in the stores, so it may occasionally be sold out at the time of your order through the website. Unfortunately if  that the product is out of stock after you placing the order, we will contact you. We appreciate your understanding.

* Hand-spun yarn is mainly made by women in the village using an efficient modern spinning wheel called an “Amber Charka.” When the yarn breaks, it is spun by hand, resulting in neps, which is a characteristic feature.

* Most of hand-spun and handwoven fabrics are produced in village huts, and as a result, threads or grass may occasionally be mixed in. Additionally, there may be uneven areas, wrinkles, or slight discoloration caused by thread breaks, as well as unavoidable minor stains. Please understand that these are characteristic features of those fabrics.

* Depending on the material, friction during use may cause pilling or fuzziness. Excessive friction or pressure can cause a fabric damage, so please avoid such a situation.

* Please note that dark-colored fabrics and clothing may fade or transfer color due to friction, rain, sweat, etc. Please be careful when wearing light-colored clothing or carrying light-colored bags, or when using them with furniture.