Odisha promotes ‘Karuna Silk’ at IITF Updated: November 24th, 2024, 13:05 IST in Business , Metro , Top Stories 0 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Linkedin Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has been showcasing a new variety of ‘Karuna silk’ which is produced without harming silkworms and minus chemical dye at the International Trade Fair in New Delhi, an official statement said. Promoted by Odisha government’s Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, the live demonstration of this new variant of silk at ‘Odisha Mandap’ at the international trade fair showcases the ethical and sustainable silk production redefining traditional methods and is attracting visitors and fashion lovers, it said. Also Read SJTA urges ASI to start repair work of Ratna Bhandar 2 hours ago Dharitri Youth Conclave 2024: Live updates 3 hours ago The ‘Karuna silk’ production method allows the extraction of silk without killing silkworms.
Usually, the cocoon carrying the live worm inside it is boiled in water before extracting the fibres. But in ‘Karuna silk’ production the silkworm is allowed to grow and fly away as a butterfly by rupturing the cocoon. Then, the hatched cocoons are collected and the silk threads are extracted from them.
‘Karuna’ means compassion in Odia. As per experts, the production of a single mulberry silk saree requires between 10,000 and 20,000 cocoons. Similarly, creating a tassar silk saree requires around 5,000 to 7,00.
