Mysore/Mysuru: India is the number one producer of silk in the world for which there is a huge demand both in the national as well as international markets. Different varieties of silk are reared based on climatic and geographic conditions of which only four, namely Tussar, Eri, Mulberry and Muga, are the prominent ones. Tussar and Muga are wild varieties of silk cultivated by silkworms fed on organically grown trees. Bihar, Assam and Chhattisgarh are the three States where Tussar and Muga are produced.

‘Hastashilpi’ has organised a 10-day ‘Silk India -2021’ expo at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city from Sept. 24 to Oct. 3. The expo is open to public from 10.30 am to 8.30 pm.

“Various Silk Saree Weavers, Handloom Clusters and Silk Co-operative Societies are showcasing their products in the exposition. The intention of the organisation is to make all these products accessible to the customers directly from the weavers and artisans,” said Hastashilpi organiser  T. Abhinand.

“Arini Silk, Crepe & Georgette Silk, Chiffon Silk and Tussar silk sarees and suit, Kanjeevaram Silk sarees & wedding sarees, designer fancy sarees, Darmavaram Silk, Raw Silk, Jute Silk, Dhaka Silk, Handloom Silk Cotton & Silk Blends sarees & stole, Silk Shawls, Uppada, Gadwal, Paithani sarees, Mangalagiri & Pochampalli Silk sarees and many more products from across the country will be on display at this silk expo,” he added.

For details, contact Mob: 86607-14252.