As Bihar heads to the polls, another story unfolds in its looms. From the banks of the Ganga, Bhagalpur’s famed silk ...

Sanyuan is a workshop where fans are crafted by raising silkworms on bamboo frames in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture.

Kraig’s spider silk stands at a similar place, as it looks to enter the market. It’s also natural, renewable, and biodegradable. It merges the strength and elasticity of spider silk with the ...

In Dhemaji, Assam, designer Jagrity Phukan’s Way of Living Studio is reviving Muga and Eri silks through a sustainable, ...

The Royal Silk of Assam When you think of pure luxury in Indian handloom, few match the grandeur of the Muga Silk Saree — the ...

If you’re wondering “why should I garden for moths?” hopefully you’ll see by reading this article that moths will not only enhance pollination of your garden plants, but may also bring songbirds to ...

NARA--Kazuki Shimizu’s habit of eating creepy-crawlies infuriated his mother, but it also inspired him to pursue a business ...

Loopworm’s Ankit Alok Bagaria explains why silkworm pupae could transform pet food as a sustainable, nutritious and scalable ...

THE silk-producing apparatus of the common silkworm provides a convenient system for the study of several aspects of the synthesis of fibrous proteins. It is particularly useful for the investigation ...

India's rich handloom heritage is showcased through 10 iconic textiles, from Banarasi silk's intricate zari work to ...

Learn how to make silk thread bangles from old bangles and simple materials. A colorful and elegant DIY jewellery craft perfect for festivals or gifting. #SilkThreadBanglesDIY #JewelleryDIY ...