uday (Assamese) - sunrise
This skirt is hand-spun and hand-woven by our team in and sewn in a small studio in South Delhi. The silk is called and cultivated by Assamese tribal communities South West of Guwahati. It is a wild silk and the moth leaves a hole in the cocoon as it has to be empty before it can be processed. Therefore it has a structure which is rather similar to linen. No chemicals or pesticides have been used during the process.The skirt has a relaxed fit and closes with a fine zipper on the waist. It comes with an attached belt. The skirt is available in sizes S - M - L.
- 100% eri silk from Assam
- windproof and very robust fabric, ideal for any season
- cream color from the white eri cocoons, beige color obtained from teak leaf dye
- farming: 45 days
- spinning: 2 days
- dyeing: 1 day
- weaving: 2 days
- finishing: 4,5 hours
- woven in Assam and sewn in Delhi
