Handwoven Eri Silk
¥715
*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 Eri silk is made by hand-spinning Eri cocoons, a type of wild silkworm harvested in Assam, northern India, and then woven on looms in villages of northern Bengal.
It features a slightly slippery, warm texture and a gentle, subdued off-white hue.
Lacking the lustrous sheen of mulberry silk, it is more akin to the silk traditionally used by local people, sometimes called “poor man's silk.”
Its simple, everyday appeal offers a refreshing change, and production has been gradually increasing in recent years.
Size
Fabric width: approx. 110cm
*Size and color may differ from actual product.
*See size guide here .
Materials
Eri Silk
Region of production
West Bengal
System of design
In collaboration with CALICO
Spinning
Mill spinning
Weaving
Plain weaving by hand
Dye
Undyed-Natural
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.