Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Guwahati lab authenticates Assam’s silk sarees
In Guwahati, there's a special lab that checks if silk sarees are real or fake.
This is important because some people sell fake silk that looks like the real thing, especially the expensive Muga silk from Assam.
The lab does three types of tests to make sure the silk is genuine.
If it passes, they give a certificate.
This helps people who spend a lot of money on these beautiful sarees to make sure they're getting the real thing.
The lab also helps weavers by making sure they use good materials and supports the local silk industry.
A Silk Testing Centre in Guwahati validates the authenticity of silk sarees for Rs 100.
The lab tests for genuine Muga silk, which is often counterfeited with cheaper materials like Tussar, polyester, nylon, or rayon.
The centre conducts physical, microscopic, and chemical tests to determine the authenticity of the silk.
The lab has issued quality certificates for 30 lakh sarees since its establishment in 2023.
The NEHHDC aims to restore consumer confidence in Assam’s silk products and support local weavers.
- Who
- North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC)
- What
- Silk Testing Centre in Guwahati
- When
- Established in 2023
- Where
- Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To validate the authenticity of silk sarees and prevent counterfeit sales
- Location
- Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam
- Cost of Testing
- Rs 100
- Established
- 2023
- Certificates Issued
- 30 lakh sarees
- Daily Testing Capacity
- 400 silk pieces
- Silk Varieties
- Muga, Eri, Tussar
- Testing Methods
- Physical, Microscopic, Chemical