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Fine ‘Balkal’ Wild Tussar silk - made from stem
Fine ‘Balkal’ Wild Tussar silk - made from stem
Fine ‘Balkal’ Wild Tussar silk - made from stem

Fine ‘Balkal’ Wild Tussar silk - made from stem

Regular price $43.05 Unit price  per 

Super fine Balkal yarn is made from the stem. The cocoon attaches itself to the trees in the forrest via a brown steam they create. 

Once the butterflies have left the cocoon and steam are collected. 

A beautiful natural dark brown yarn .

1ply 

very fragile and slubby

1500 metres per 100gram (estimate only) 

or 64 wraps per inch

Made in Odisha India.

$32/100g

Great for weaving and other crafts - they also dye very easily,  as well as being great for a wide range of textile techniques.  
Please note: the colour of the sample may vary to the product sold. The yarns have been hand spun so you will see a vary of thickness and texture. There may be joining throughout the yarn. If you're purchasing more than one, I will try and match them as well as I can.  (For more information please feel free to email me)
Fine ‘Balkal’ Wild Tussar silk - made from stem