Description

Muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) is endemic to Assam and adjoining areas in North-Eastern India, and naturally produces golden silk. From time immemorial, many ethnic and tribal groups have produced muga silk. Muga silkworms are mostly wild unlike the mulberry silkworm, which is completely domesticated.
Muga silk cloth is very largely used by the Assamese women as mekhela, riha-sador sarees. Eri spun silk is used for dress materials and the coarse variety for making scarves, chaddar, shawls and quilts

Known as the king of silks, Muga is honey-toned in appearance and is produced by a semi-domesticated silkworm endemic to Assam that are fed on Som and Sualu tree leaves. The silk, known for its glossy fine texture and durability, is exclusive since it can only be found in Assam.