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Assam's Golden Thread: Unveiling the Ancient Heritage of Muga Silk
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In a groundbreaking initiative, Assam's Muga silk, with a rich history dating back around 5,000 years, is gaining recognition for its antiquity and exceptional quality, challenging the conventional wisdom of Chinese silk being the oldest. Muga silk, mentioned in ancient epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, has been a prized possession of the people of Assam and India for centuries. The labor-intensive and intricate process of cultivating Muga silk involves hatching Muga eggs, incubation, and placement on specific trees, followed by nurturing the larvae to produce the golden thread.
