Tussar

The character of wild silk

Texture, natural character and nuanced sheen

India · particularly Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha

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Pink-purple textured fabric identified by the founder as Tussar — Soft folds reveal delicate textures and colour.

TRADITION · TECHNIQUE · EXPRESSION

The story behind the textile.

Tussar, also written Tasar, is a variety of silk associated with wild silkworms. Indian Tussar production has deep links with forest regions including Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

Compared with the polished finish of many mulberry silks, Tussar is often appreciated for its distinctive texture and warm, natural character. The fabric’s exact handle, finish and composition vary from piece to piece.

A regionJharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and more

A fibreTraditionally silk from wild silkworms

An expressionTextural richness

“A fabric carries a place, a skill, a story.”

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