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Desi Silk
Traditional indigenous silk with an honest handloom character and rustic body.
What Makes Desi Silk Different
Desi silk is the everyday silk of India’s regional weaving clusters — reeled and woven close to where it is reared, often on handlooms that have been running the same setts for generations. It is less standardised than mill silk, and that is its appeal.
Expect visible weave character, a fuller body and small variations between lots. For buyers who want a fabric that reads as genuinely handmade rather than engineered, Desi silk does what a perfectly uniform cloth cannot.
- Distinct handloom character and visible weave
- Fuller, more substantial body than fine mill silks
- Warm, earthy natural base shades
- Small lot-to-lot variation — part of the fabric's identity
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.
- Fibre source · Indigenous reared silk, regional clusters
- Typical momme · 14 – 22 mm
- Typical GSM · 80 – 170 gsm
- Standard width · 40" – 44" / 100 – 110 cm
- Weave options · Plain, matka, textured handloom
- Finish · Greige, degummed or dyed
Common Applications for Desi Silk
Heritage apparel
Sarees, kurtas and drapes with a traditional handloom look.
Slow-fashion labels
Collections that trade on provenance and visible craft.
Interior textiles
Cushions, runners and throws with a tactile surface.
Other Silk Textiles We Export
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.