Published Aug 05, 2023
Silk is integral to India's culture and economy. It is produced mainly in Karnataka, West Bengal, and Assam, with diverse varieties like mulberry, tussar, and muga.
Karnataka in India is known for producing high-quality silk, particularly the mulberry variety. Mysuru, Channapatna, and Ramanagara districts are famous for their silk production.
West Bengal is a major contributor to India's silk production with tussar and mulberry silk. Murshidabad, Bankura, and Malda are the main silk-producing regions.
Muga silk, a highly prized regional speciality known for its golden hue and long-lasting quality. The primarily producing districts are Kamrup, Goalpara, Udalguri Sibsagar and Jorhat.
Tamil Nadu, a significant silk-producing state, is renowned for producing high-quality mulberry silk. The city of Kanchipuram, in particular, is celebrated for its exquisite silk sarees.
Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its mulberry and tussar silk production. The silk is prominently cultivated in regions like Dharmavaram, Kakinada, Venkatagiri, and Narayanpet.