Eri Cotton Textile

Eri cotton textile is a kind of silk that offers varied purposes in the form of home furnishings, jackets, dresses and much more. Eri cotton textile, is, indeed a versatile fiber that provides finesse and sheen of silk, heat of wool and ease of cotton. Indeed, the textile industry holds a special and unique position in our country. India is the second most popular textile destination after China.

About Eri Cotton Assam textile industry is well known for its finest silk production. Indeed, there are four varieties of silk worms and their host-plants—eri, mulberry, muga and oak tassar. The eri silkworm called the ‘philosamia ricini’ produces eri silk. Eri silk is cotton like fiber derived from eri silk cocoon. Generally, ericulture is an indoor activity. The most unique feature of eri silk is that it is drawn without killing the pupa. Hence, this silk is also known as ‘eco-friendly’ silk. It is highly popular for its profit-making business. It is off white in color and can even be dyed in other flamboyant colors. Eri is, actually, derived from Sanskrit classification for castor plant called eranada. In fact, eri silk when weaved or stitched into a dress offers the feel and comfort of cotton. Hence, it is also known as eri cotton textile. In fact, eri refers to the amalgamation of elegance and softness of silk, warmth of wool and comfort of cotton.

Use of Eri Cotton Textile

The basic design of eri cotton silk from Assam, Manipur and Tripura includes stars, cross borders and different symbols. The traditional Assamese mekhla, chaddar, riha (garment for women) and gamosa (towel) are produced from eri cotton textile. In fact, there is also a tradition in Assam for women to weave a silk ‘bihuan’ (cloth) for her beloved on New Year’s Eve.

Besides, eri cotton textile also produces finest and elegant shawls. These shawls are the most popular for its warmth and heat. In conjunction with wool, jute or mulberry silk, eri silk produces exotic fabric that can be ultimately used for making jackets. Owing to its mat finish, eri cotton is also used for home furnishings, thin quilts and varied made-ups for home textile. When embellished with embroidery, motifs and other beadwork, eri cotton textile would be the luxurious addition to the different products.

Eri Cotton Textile At Present
Basically, eri cotton textile is known as India’s ‘wild silk’ or ‘Vanya silk’. And at present eri cotton has created a mark in the Indian textile industry. It has, though gradually, created a niche for itself in the fashion world for its durability, thermal properties and flexibility. Besides providing the superfine and soft quality of silk, eri cotton textile has strength and it is wrinkle-free.

Eri cotton textile has become so popular among designers and other fashion houses that, indeed, NGOs are promoting eri cotton textile all over India including the traditional Northeastern states—Mendi (Assam), Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh as well as the non-traditional states—Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Punjab, Bihar and Jharkhand.

So, purchase eri cotton textile and indulge yourself in silk, wool and cotton all at the same time without compromising on design, pattern and wonderful ‘rainbow’ colors.