Pure Hand Woven Desi Tussar Silk Fabric
The signature silk of Bhagalpur, woven from Indian tasar yarn.
What Is Desi Tussar Silk Fabric?
Desi tussar silk is silk woven from Indian tasar yarn, reeled from the cocoons of the wild tasar silkworm, which feeds on forest trees such as arjun, asan and sal. It has a natural golden sheen and a fine, lively texture. Fabloom hand weaves desi tussar at its unit in Bhagalpur, the traditional home of tussar weaving, and supplies it by the metre from 50 metres per colour.
Specifications
- Fibre
- Pure tussar silk, Indian (desi) tasar yarn
- Weave
- Hand woven
- Natural colour
- Golden beige
- Finishes
- Natural or dyed to shade
- Sold
- By the metre
- Minimum order
- 50 metres per colour
Order Desi Tussar Silk Fabric
Woven and dyed to order in our own unit, from 50 metres per colour. Send the quantity, shade and end use, and our team will reply with a swatch plan and a quotation.
What makes tussar "desi"
Desi means Indian. Desi tussar is made from yarn of the Indian tasar silkworm, reared in the forests of eastern and central India, rather than from imported tussar yarn. The Indian yarn has a deeper gold tone and a more natural, slightly irregular texture, and it is the yarn Bhagalpur's weavers have used for generations.
Because tussar is a wild silk, its natural colour is a golden beige rather than white. Dyed over that base, colours take on a warm depth.
Woven by hand in Bhagalpur
Fabloom weaves tussar on handlooms at its own unit at Mohiuddin Pur, Bhagalpur. Tussar can also be woven with ghicha in the weft for a textured cloth, dyed to shade, or block printed and hand painted in house.
Best Used For
- Sarees and dupattas
- Kurtas and jackets
- Festive and bridal wear
- Shirts and stoles
- Designer and export collections
Care
Dry clean pure silk for the first wash. After that it can be hand washed in cold water with a mild pH-neutral detergent: do not wring, bleach or dry it in direct sun, and press on the reverse at a low setting while slightly damp. Test a cut sample before washing a full length.
Before You Order
Ask for a physical swatch before a bulk order, especially when an exact shade or hand matters. Hand woven cloth and dye lots both vary slightly, and that is a property of the fabric rather than a defect.
Ready stock is dispatched within 2 to 5 working days of order confirmation; custom dyeing and weaving take longer and the lead time is confirmed on the order.
Desi Tussar Silk Fabric: Questions & Answers
What buyers ask most often, answered by our team at the mill.
What is desi tussar silk?
Desi tussar silk is woven from Indian tasar yarn, reeled from the cocoons of the wild tasar silkworm, rather than from imported tussar yarn. It has a deeper golden tone and a more natural texture, and it is the traditional silk of Bhagalpur.
Is tussar silk the same as mulberry silk?
No. Tussar is a wild silk with a natural golden colour and a textured hand. Mulberry silk comes from cultivated silkworms fed on mulberry leaves; it is smoother, whiter in its raw state and takes dye more evenly.
How can I tell genuine tussar silk?
Genuine tussar has a natural golden-beige base colour, a slightly uneven texture and a soft, dull-to-lustrous sheen. A burn test is the surest check: silk burns slowly, smells like burning hair and leaves a crushable ash, while polyester melts into a hard bead. Fabloom will send a swatch for you to test.
Does Fabloom manufacture the fabric itself?
Yes. Fabloom weaves, dyes, prints and finishes in its own unit at Mohiuddin Pur, Bhagalpur, Bihar. There is no trading middleman between the loom and the order, which is why custom shades and prints can be run against a single buyer's specification.
Can I order a swatch before placing a bulk order?
Yes. Request a physical swatch through the enquiry form before committing to a bulk order. This is strongly recommended when an exact shade matters, because screen colour and dye lots both vary and a small difference between the photograph and the delivered cloth is normal for hand-dyed fabric.
Does Fabloom ship across India?
Yes. Fabloom dispatches to every pincode its courier partners serve, across all Indian states. Ready stock normally leaves the unit within 2 to 5 working days of order confirmation; custom dyeing, printing or weaving takes longer and the lead time is confirmed on the order.
Still have a question? Send an enquiry or call +91 97600 58796 — our team answers from the mill.