Latest Tussar Silk Sarees 2021

Tussar Silk Sarees never goes out of style, when you want to keep it classic and casual. The unbleached, dull gold shine is a perfect base for printing, painting or embellishing the saree.

Tussar silk fibre is made of the protein secreted by the silkworm; its natural sheen, lightweight and affinity for dyes make it a great choice as a fabric.

Silks of India are classified based on the varieties of silkworms from which they are spun. What makes a Tussar silk unique is that it is indigenous, and comes from the Antheraea moths, which feed on the trees in the wild forests, and that’s the reason why they are referred to as “wild silk”.

Here’s a snapshot of the varieties of silks of India, and how a Tussar silk is different:

Tussar Silk – The copperish coloured coarse silk generated by the silkworms of the moth Antheraea mylitta which thrives on the trees of Asan and Arjun. The rearing of this silkworm is conducted on trees in the wild. While the generic term for silk in Sanskrit was kauseya, the term tasar is traced to the Sanskrit name, tasara, the weaver’s shuttle, as referred to in Rig Veda. Silk fabric always has a special place in Indian textiles, and it is auspicious to be draped in one, especially during rituals. Over the years, Tussar sarees have brought its patrons a rustic texture and a great drape. We are delighted to showcase a range of Tussar saree with a blend of kosa, silk, cotton, jute and linen, which are year-round winners!

With a gamut of earthy rustic colour palette and handcrafted techniques, this Tussar collection is an epitome of elegance.

Fabric Care: Silk becomes weak when soaked in water, and detergents erode its natural lustre. Dry cleaning is the best way to care of Tussar silk.

Tussar silk is obtained from silkworms that feed on the leaves of the trees Saja, Arjun and Sal. It is also known as “wild silk”. Tussar silk is obtained from silk moths of the antherea mylitta species. The moths look like mirror due to circular markings on them. When boiled, these silk moths produce naturally gold-coloured threads. The cocoons of the silk moths are single-shelled and are oval in shape. Boiling the cocoons is a crucial part of manufacturing silk as it softens the cocoon. This also makes it easier to extract the silk. If the cocoons are boiled after the larvae has left it, it is called “Tussar silk”.