An curved arrow pointing right. Unlike any other fabric, muga silk has a naturally lustrous gold sheen. It comes from the cocoons of muga moths that feed on som trees. A saree made with muga silk can ...

Unlike any other fabric, muga silk has a naturally lustrous gold sheen. It comes from the cocoons of muga moths that feed on som trees. A saree made with muga silk can cost $6,500, thousands more than ...

Loukrakpam Bina ChanuThe origin of sericulture in Manipur, as recorded in the ancient Puya manuscripts of the Meitei civili- zation, is deeply rooted in myth, culture, and heritage. The Puya, consider ...

From Assamese muga silk to jasmine oil used in luxury perfumes and from aromatic sandalwood to real saffron that costs over $10,000 per kilogram, we traveled the length of the subcontinent to uncover ...

Scientists have identified potential treatment for diseased caterpillars, including the development of bacteriophages with the aim to save Muga silk trade. Among silk moths, Muga silk is one of rarest ...

From Muga silk and leavers lace. To Japanese denim and vicuña wool. We unraveled the stories behind the world's most expensive fabrics and textiles. More from News From Muga silk and leavers lace. To ...

GUWAHATI, (IANS) – Assam’s renowned actress Aimee Baruah walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival wearing traditional Assamese attire—a muga silk mekhela sador adorned with ancient Assamese ...