Provide information about Muga silk.
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The image provides information about Muga silk, including the silkworm species (Antheraea assama), its golden yellow cocoon, its significance in Assam, its contribution to India's total silk production, its polyphagous nature (feeding on Som and Soalu leaves), its lifespan, the products made from it (sarees, mekhalas, chaddars), and its prevalence in Assam, Nagaland, and South Tripura.
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Muga silk is a golden-colored wild silk from Assam, India, produced by the Antheraea assama silkworm.
Muga silk is a wild silk from Assam, India, known for its golden color, durability, and use in sarees and other garments. The Muga silkworm, Antheraea assama, feeds on aromatic leaves and has a lifespan of 50-120 days.
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Muga silk is a wild silk from Assam, India, known for its golden color, durability, and use in sarees and other garments. The Muga silkworm, Antheraea assama, feeds on aromatic leaves and has a lifespan of 50-120 days.
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Muga silk was once reserved for royalty. It only contributes to 2% of the total silk production in India.
Tips
It is important to remember the geographical location of Muga silk production as it is specific to the Assam region in India. Also, remember the silk worms' scientific name.
Sources
- Muga Silk - MAP Academy - mapacademy.io
- Muga silk: Sustainable materials for emerging technology - sciencedirect.com
- Muga Silk: The Golden Silk of Assam - IIAD - iiad.edu.in
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