An curved arrow pointing right. Unlike any other fabric, muga silk has a naturally lustrous gold sheen. It comes from the cocoons of muga moths that feed on som trees. A saree made with muga silk ...

India has a rich history of producing and exporting handwoven fabrics that have been mentioned in the books for centuries.

Assam's actress Aimee Baruah walked the ... Aimee draped herself in an elegant Mekhela Sador saree made of pure Muga Silk. It had 200-year-old motifs woven into it. Cannes 2024: Aimee Baruah's ...

A 25-centimeter scarf can sell for just over $200. In Assam, a state in northeastern India, muga silk is as valuable to the culture as gold. To make these lustrous golden strands, laborers must ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening inaugurated an exhibition showcasing Assam's traditional strengths and future potential, a day ahead of a big-ticket business summit commencing in ...