This shirt is hand-spun and hand-woven by our team in Odisha. The silk is called eri silk and cultivated by Odisha's tribal communities. It is a wild silk and the moth leaves a hole in the cocoon as it has to be empty before it can be processed.

Eri silk is also known as endi or errandi in India. The woolly white silk is often referred to as the fabric of peace when it is processed without killing the silkworm. This process results in a silk called Ahimsa silk. Moths leave the cocoon and then the cocoons are harvested to be spun. Therefore it has a structure which is rather similar to linen. No chemicals or pesticides have been used during the process. The shirt has a relaxed yet tailored fit. It has a short and elegant collar which can be closed with  buttons. 

Product Informations:

100% eri silk from Odisha

windproof and very robust fabric, ideal for any season

color of the natural white eri cocoons

farming: 45 days 

spinning: 2 days

dyeing: 1 day

weaving: 2 days 

finishing: 4,5 hours 

Please note: This product is entirely made by hand. Therefore, irregularities in thickness of yarn are characteristic to the craft of handspinning. The fabric and the dye will change over time - the silk is becoming softer and the dyes lighter.  Please cold wash only with mild detergent and dry in the shade. Do not soak.