Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds Meghalaya's Eri Silk as a cultural heritage and economic asset. He calls for preserving traditional crafts and supporting local artisans to enhance the region's econ ...

PM Modi stated that the production process of Eri Silk does not involve killing silkworms, making it an ethical and ...

It looks as if it's flying. Gliding, really. Its wings are disconnected, head floating above them, in Elisabeth Mazzily's ...

Crafted with OEKO-TEX 100 certified silk imported from Italy, each piece pays tribute to timeless artistry while embracing sustainable design. From f Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Recently, Bangladesh successfully developed lotus silk — a biodegradable luxury fabric — using lotus stems, merging ancient tradition with ...

The story of silk begins in China, where it was supposedly woven into the fabric of society around 2700 B.C.E. According to ancient Chinese lore, the wife of the Yellow Emperor was sipping hot tea ...

BHUBANESWAR: The Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts department will tie up with the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) to provide fabrics for the H ...

Natural fabrics are made using fibres extracted from plant- or animal-based sources such as cotton, linen, hemp, wool and silk. The primary component of all plant-based fibres is cellulose.

For centuries, Thailand has produced premium silk fabrics. Now, researchers in Bangkok have found another use for the fiber: to deliver medicines into the body.

As a fabric, silk also complements other rich textures like velvet. If the idea of maintaining and cleaning a larger silk piece in your home sets you on edge, there are also great ways to bring in a ...