Archive · 23 Dec 2025

Assam's Golden Silk Sarees Cost Rs 85k to 5L

Assam's Golden Silk Sarees Cost Rs 85k to 5L

In Assam, India, there's a special kind of silk called Muga, which is golden and very strong.

It's made in a place called Sualkuchi, where many skilled weavers work.

These weavers create beautiful sarees and other clothes from this silk.

The sarees are very expensive, costing between Rs 85,000 and Rs 5,00,000.

The silk is so special that it shines more as it gets older and can last for over 150 years.

Most of these silk products are sold to other countries like Japan, the United States, and many in Europe.

The weavers face some challenges, like taking care of the silkworms and finding the right trees for them to eat.

The government is helping by starting a special program called 'Muga Mission' to support the silk industry.

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