MONGA SILK

MONGA SILK

Monga Silk, an aesthetic and eco-friendly textile fabric of India has a trend for its potential implication on the efficient use of Natural resources. Belonging to the Muga silkworm which is indigenous to the north eastern part of India particularly in the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Monga silk is quite renowned for its characteristic feature of golden hue and natural glossy finish. However, Monga type of silk is unique from other kind of silk because the process of producing the silk does not kill the worm. As for the larvae the moth is collected after it has come out and therefore the larvae do not die in the process. It will for sure aid in the conservation of the bio-diversity and is in fact helpful to the locals as it is a practice that is sustainable. Some of the physical attributes about monga silk which makes it well suitable to be used in the production of a fabric include the following; it is very hard wearing, it has got excellent getting up properties, and does not crease easily. Due to the type of gold color obtained from the product of a pigment produced and excreted by the silkworm the silk used in apparels and accessories depicts or exudes a touch of elegance. The popularity of Monga style and the calls for Monga silk and other related styles have been pushed ever higher in the markets. In this way, consumers are able to promote and protect the cultural heritage of local people, help families and avoid the negative impact on the environment

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