Muga Silk
GI TaggedMuga is a rare wild silk found only in Assam, naturally golden and famously growing more lustrous with every wash. Reserved for Assamese royalty, it is woven into the mekhela chador in the weaving town of Sualkuchi.
- Region of origin:
- Assam
- GI registration:
- Muga Silk of Assam
- Materials:
- muga-silk (wild golden silk)
- Techniques:
- handloom weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 5007
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About Muga Silk
Muga is a rare wild silk found only in Assam, naturally golden and famously growing more lustrous with every wash. Reserved for Assamese royalty, it is woven into the mekhela chador in the weaving town of Sualkuchi.
- Region of origin
- Assam
- GI registration
- Muga Silk of Assam
- Materials
- muga-silk (wild golden silk)
- Techniques
- handloom weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 5007
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Assamese weavers (Sualkuchi) of Assam.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Muga Silk is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Muga Silk of Assam”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin