Eri Silk In Meghalaya
Eri silk, a prized fabric woven from the cocoons of domesticated silkworms, holds a special place in the rich cultural heritage of Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India. It is a traditional art inherited from generation to generation and treated as a means of occupation, making the clusters self sustaining communities. Weaving with Eri Silk "Ryndia" in Meghalaya Made from the domesticated silkworm Samia cynthia, Samia Cynthia Ricini, Eri silk, Eri Silk, locally known as Ryndia, is a traditional fabric woven by the tribes of Meghalaya. Ryndia derives its name from the Castor leaves called 'Rynda,' which serve as the primary food source for the silkworms. The Ri-Bhoi District is region in Meghalaya where Eri culture and handloom weaving continue to thrive. Weaving with Eri silk is an integral part of the district's culture and heritage, handed down through generations. Exclusively carried out by women, the process involves spinning and weaving using traditional tools such as ...
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Eri Silk
Eri silk is a type of peace silk produced by the domesticated silkworm ''Samia ricini''. It is primarily produced in the Northeast India, northeastern Indian states of Assam, Nagaland and Eri silk in Meghalaya, Meghalaya, but it is also found in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh on a smaller scale. It was imported to Thailand in 1974. ''Eri'' is derived from the Assamese language, Assamese word "era," which refers to Ricinus, castor, a plant on which the Eri silkworms feed. The silk is produced by worms that consume the leaves of the castor oil plant (''Ricinus communis''). Generally, silk cocoons are boiled with the worm inside to preserve the continuity of the fibers. Whereas Eri silk cocoons are open at one end, allowing the moth to leave before the cocoon is processed. This unique characteristic of Eri silk means it can be harvested without killing the silkworm, making it a more ethical alternative to other types of silk. Thus, the woolly white silk is often refer ...
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