Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 7: ‘Hastashilpi’—an organization involved in the promotion of silk clothes organized a 10 day exhibition ‘Silk India-2018’ which was inaugurated here today at Kalakendra.
“Various silk saree weavers, handloom clusters and silk co-operative societies are showcasing their products in the exhibition cum sale event. This 10 day event will take the products directly to the customers,” said, Hastashilpi organizer T. Abhinand.
“Arini Silk Saris, Crepe & Georgette Silk Sarees, Chiffon Silk Sarees, Tassar Silk Sarees and Suits, Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees & Wedding Sarees, Designer Fancy Sarees, Darmavaram Silk Sarees, Raw Silk & Tassar, Jute Silk Sarees and many more products available across the country will be available at this exhibition”, he further said.
It is pertinent to mention here that India is number one producer of silk in the world for which there is a huge demand both in the national as well as international markets.
Different varieties of silk are reared based on climatic and geographic conditions of which only four namely Tassar, Eri, Mulberry and Muga are the prominent ones. Tassar and Muga are wild varieties of silk cultivated by silk worms fed on organically grown trees. Bihar, Assam and Chattisgarh are the three States where Tassar and Muga are produced.
Many more silk products like hand block print sarees, suit & silk bed covers, designer dress materials & border, lazes, Kurtis, Bhandani Sarees, hand woven Matka & Assam Muga fabrics etc will also be on display.
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