SectionTextiles
SeasonAcross the year
RegionBhagalpur and adjoining weaving centres
Also writtenभागलपुरी रेशम
Bhagalpur silk should be encountered as a weaving economy, not only as a product label. Yarn, loom, weave structure, dyeing, finishing and the work of weaving households all shape what eventually becomes a saree, stole or length of fabric.
The geographical indication covers Bhagalpur Silk Fabrics & Sarees. Future reporting should distinguish fibres and constructions sold under the broad market name “Bhagalpuri silk,” and should name the weavers and cooperatives behind individual pieces.
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