Tussar Gichha is a variety of wild silk obtained from Tussar cocoon. The unique feature of Tussargichha Silk product lies in its unique texture and unevenness. Bilaspur, Champa, Raigarh, Kharsawa and Godda districts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are known for Tussargichha silk weaving which is being practised in this area for more than 100 years. Tussargichha silk is generated by the silkworm Antheraea mylitta which mainly thrives on the food plants Asan and Arjun. Weavers of these areas have been producing Tussargichha silk saris, Dress material, Stoles, Scarf etc.
Traditionally, Tussargichha silk fabrics are woven using domestic reeled Tussar silk yarn (Kosa) in warp and Tussargiccha in weft. Sometimes, cotton and spun silk yarns are also used in warp and for ornamentation and extra weft design.
Tussargichha silk, traditionally, is hand spun yarn produced by the women member of weaver’s family. This technique of producing yarn rarely seems in practice in other silk producing areas. Generally, the fabric is developed on frame loom or pit looms.
Source : India Handloom Brand
Last Modified : 9/7/2023
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