Eri Silk Plain Weave: Organic and Naturally Dyed with Lac

This exceptional fabric is naturally hand-dyed with lac on organic Eri silk yarns, offering a unique blend of heavyweight resilience and lightweight comfort. With its silk-like elegance and cotton-like texture, this Eri silk fabric stands apart in both feel and style. Historically cherished as a vital element of Assamese bridal trousseaus, Eri silk is not only a symbol of heritage but also a treasured heirloom, passed down through generations.

Dye Used: Lac is a water-soluble colorant that has a warmer, softer, and more muted shade of burgundy red to deep purples. It is found in the wild and is extracted from a resin produced by female lac insects (Laccifer lacca Kerr.) which invade host trees and secretes a gum-like substance that covers its colony across the branches of the tree. This covering is known as stick lac and further broken of the branches to make shellac. 

Key features:

• Medium fine-density fabric is suitable for all clothing purposes.
• Handwoven in manual throw shuttle loom with zero electricity consumption
• Any minor irregularities or variations in the texture and color of the fabric are intrinsic to the process of creating handmade products. This enhances the fabric's appeal and distinguishes it, giving it a unique identity compared to other fabrics.

Specifications

• Composition - 100% Organic Silk (Base and Motif)
• Width – 39-40 inches / 99-101.6 cm
• Fabric type – Woven
• Pattern – Plain Weave;  Extra Weft technique
• Transparency – 1-2%
• Shrinkage – 0%

Wash & Care Instruction

• One must be aware that all-natural dyed fabrics are prone to bleeding in the first 2-3 washes.
• Hand wash in cold water using gentle soap (Ivory soap recommended). Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals. 
• Dry Clean your Eri fabrics to prevent color fastness.
• Dry in the shade; Do not expose it to direct sunlight
• Ironing – Iron in medium to low heat
• To increase longevity, fold the fabrics and wrap it in old dhotis or any soft fabric for storage.

 Applications

• Apparel; Home Furnishing