Muga Silk

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Recently, the Prime Minister of India gifted Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole to the Italian Prime Minister.

About Muga silk

• It is known as the “golden silk” of Assam.
• It is a rare and prestigious textile from the Brahmaputra Valley.
  • It is obtained from semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm, Antheraea assamensis. These silkworms feed on the aromatic leaves of Som and Soalu plants and are reared on trees similar to that of tasar.
• It is valued for its natural golden hue, durability and eco-friendly production without artificial dyes.
• Muga culture is specific to the state of Assam and an integral part of the tradition and culture of that state.
• The muga silk, a high value product is used in products like sarees, mekhalas, chaddars, etc.

• It was received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2007.

Key Facts about Shirui Lily Silk

• It draws its inspiration from the misty heights of Shirui Kashong peak in Manipur.
• It is inspired by the rare Shirui Lily, (a delicate bell-shaped flower with pale pinkish-white petals that blooms nowhere else in the world).
• For the Tangkhul Naga community of Manipur, the Shirui Lily symbolises purity, identity, and cultural pride.
• The lily also holds deep cultural resonance in Italy, where it has long symbolised purity, grace and artistic refinement, frequently appearing in Renaissance art.

Source: TH

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