This exquisite Tussar silk fabric is handwoven and finished with a traditional starching process that gives it a distinctive paper-like hand, crisp structure, and luminous natural sheen. Made from wild Tussar silk, the yarn retains its organic irregularities, creating a surface that is alive with subtle slubs, striations, and tonal depth.

The fabric is naturally dyed, allowing the silk to absorb color in a way that enhances its inherent texture rather than masking it. The result is a warm, nuanced shade with soft variation—never flat, never synthetic-looking.

The paper finish is achieved by starching and drying the fabric under tension, a heritage technique that gives the silk its sculptural body and rustling, architectural feel. At 130 GSM, it is lightweight yet surprisingly structured, making it ideal for garments and textiles that need form, volume, and crisp drape without heaviness.

This textile is especially prized by designers for garments that require shape and elegance—such as statement jackets, sculptural dresses, pleated silhouettes, overlays, panels, and ceremonial or couture pieces.

Technical Specifications
Fiber Content: 100% Tussar Silk (Wild Silk)
Weave: Handwoven plain weave
Finish: Starched paper finish
Dye: Naturally dyed
Width: 44 inches
Weight: 130 GSM (lightweight with crisp body)
Surface: Slightly textured, luminous, structured
Transparency: Semi-opaque

Handfeel & Drape
Handfeel: Crisp, papery, dry to the touch with a natural silk grain
Drape: Structured and architectural; holds folds, pleats, and shapes beautifully
Texture: Lightly slubbed with organic wild-silk irregularities
Sound & Movement: Subtle silk rustle, enhancing the couture feel

Best Uses
Couture garments, sculptural dresses, pleated skirts, jackets, ceremonial wear, overlays, panels, stoles, art textiles, slow fashion, and statement pieces that benefit from crisp structure and natural silk beauty.