Assam is the home of several types of
silks, the most prominent and prestigious being muga, the golden silk exclusive
only to this state. Muga apart, there is paat, as also eri, the latter being
used in manufacture of warm clothes for winter.Of a naturally rich golden colour,
muga is the finest of India's wild silks. It is produced only in Assam.
The women of Assam weave fairy tales in their looms. Skill to weave was the
primary qualification of a young girl for her eligibility for marriage. This
perhaps explains why Assam has the largest concentration of Handlooms and weavers
in India. One of the world's finest artistic traditions finds expression in
their exquisitely woven 'Eri', 'Muga' and 'Pat' fabrics.
The traditional handloom silks still hold their own in world markets They
score over factory-made silks in the richness of their textures and designs,
in their individuality, character and classic beauty. No two handwoven silks
are exactly alike. Personality of the weaver, her hereditary skill, her innate
sense of colour and balance all help to create a unique product.
Today, India exports a wide variety of silks to western Europe and the United
States, especially as exclusive furnishing fabrics. Boutiques and fashion
houses, designers and interior decorators have the advantage of getting custom-woven
fabrics in the designs, weaves and colours of their choice. A service that
ensures an exclusive product not easily repeatable by competitors.
The Tribals on the other hand have a wide variety of colourful costumes, some
of which have earned International repute through the export market.
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