TNPSC Thervupettagam

Meghalaya's Eri Silk

July 6 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 32 0
  • Eri Silk recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
  • This silk is known as ‘Ahimsa Silk’ because its production is cruelty-free; silk worms are not harmed.
  • The Khasi community has preserved and enriched Eri Silk for generations in Meghalaya.
  • Eri Silk keeps people warm in winter and cool in summer, suitable for the many climates.
  • Recently, Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Conrad Sangma had gifted the PM a piece of ‘Ryndia Silk’, symbolizing the state’s cultural pride.

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