Muga: Assam's Silky Pride

Muga silk is a variety of wild silk geographically tagged to the state of Assam in India. The silk is known for its extreme durability and has a natural yellowish-golden tint with a shimmering, glossy texture.

What is Muga?

One of the rarest silk in the world is Muga silk originated from Assam. The fact that makes it distinct from other silk fabrics is its golden yellow color.

One of the Rarest

The word 'Muga' in Assamese means yellow, owing to the yellowish golden colour of the silk fabrics.

Meaning of Muga

The weaving of Muga silk has been traced back from 1228 to 1828 during the reign of the Ahoms. The Ahom rulers prioritized the growth of Muga as an industry.

History

The Ahom rulers made it mandatory for all members of the royalty and the higher officials in their kingdom to wear clothes made from Muga silk.

Royalty Fashion

Muga silk is extracted from the cocoons of Antheraea assamensis. Depending on the season, it acquires a rich golden yellow or light brown colour. Typically, it takes about 1000 cocoons to produce 125 grams of silk and about 1000 grams of silk for one saree.

Procurement

The Golden Muga silk fabric consists of a smooth texture, is extremely soft, and highly lustrous. It gently caresses your skin and makes your body breathe easily.

Fabric Texture

The fabric does not comprise any chemicals and is made up of natural fibers. It consists of 97% proteins and the rest of wax and fat.

Chemical Free

Enthusiasts believe that Muga fabric helps in decreasing the skin moisture and stimulates the skin and delays signs of aging.

Good for Skin