What are Tussar Silk and Chanderi fabrics, and how do I verify their authenticity?

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Tussar Silk (Wild Silk) is textured, golden-hued silk produced from wild silkworms, while Chanderi fabric is an ultra-lightweight weave of silk and cotton featuring delicate zari motifs woven in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.

For premium handloom collections:

  • Tussar Silk: Noticeable by its natural textured slubs and matte golden sheen; ideal for elegant executive sarees.
  • Chanderi Fabric: Celebrated for featherlight transparency and shimmering gold/silver zari borders. Verify authenticity by checking handloom mark tags and uniform slub variations.

Updated 5 November 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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