Silk Textiles

Eri Silk

The peace silk — matte, warm and wool-like, spun rather than reeled.

About the Silk

What Makes Eri Silk Different

Eri comes from Samia ricini, reared largely in Assam and the North East. The moth leaves the cocoon before it is processed, so the filament is broken and must be spun like cotton or wool rather than reeled in one continuous thread. That is why it is widely known as ahimsa or peace silk.

The result is a silk that behaves very differently from Mulberry: matte instead of glossy, soft and slightly fuzzy, and genuinely warm to wear. It blends unusually well with wool and cotton.

Typical Specifications

Built to Your Sheet, Not Ours

The ranges below are what we most often ship. Width, weight, weave and finish are all made to order — send your specification and we will confirm exactly what is achievable.

Where It's Used

Common Applications for Eri Silk

Shawls & stoles

Warm, lightweight wraps with a soft matte finish.

Winter apparel

Jackets and layering pieces that need insulation with drape.

Conscious collections

Brands building around non-violent and traceable fibre.

Also in This Range

Other Silk Textiles We Export

Tussar Silk

Wild-reared silk with a natural golden cast and a beautifully slubbed hand.

Mulberry Silk

The classic lustrous silk — smooth, strong and consistent lot after lot.

Desi Silk

Traditional indigenous silk with an honest handloom character and rustic body.

Ready to source silk you can trust?

Send us your specification and we’ll come back with pricing, lead time and swatches — usually within two working days.