Vanya Silk  

Silks fall into two main types - the mulberry and the non-mulberry silks. The classification is based on the kind of silkworms that are used as raw materials for silk production. Almost all the varieties of mulberry silks are derived from the silkworm Bombyx mori. The non-mulberry silks often called the ‘Vanya silks’ or the ‘Wild silks’ are derived from the silkworms which are not fully cultivated. The term ‘Vanya’ is of Sanskrit origin, meaning untamed, wild, or forest-based.

Vanya Silks includes Tassar and Eri.

ERI Development

Tassar Development

» It is a cottage industry in north-eastern states practiced as traditional house hold activity from time immemorial.

» Eri silk is having the unique dual characteristics of the softness of silk as the warmth of the wool holds a lot of promise as commercial venture.            More... on PDF

» Tasar Silk popularly known as “Dasali Pattu” is a wild silk reeled from Tasar Cocoons.

» Tasar Cocoons are produced by around 2500 traditional Tribal and other weaker section farmers who are below poverty line from Adilabad, Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam Districts.               More... on PDF