Tussar Silk, The Story Of No-Violence Silk From India

[@Kayenne54]

Those moths are extraordinarily beautiful.

[@gauravampire2201]

OMG…❤😮…My father worked here…He was posted as the Scientist & was in charge of the production of Tasar Silk in Kharsawan village

[@MandeepSingh-bv2zw]

Wow. Respect to ur father 🙏🏻

[@ShadowGamer-xu9jc]

How to buy it.. online ones do not mention non violent.. please provide verified seller

[@gauravampire2201]

@@ShadowGamer-xu9jc My father once bought it for my mother from the Jharkhand state expo for the Silk products…Try Jharcraft, they frequently held their expo at several places, track them & you can get authentic quality products…

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

​@@ShadowGamer-xu9jc look for Ahimsa silk for the cruelty free silk (aka Peace silk)

[@stankssmile5865]

Wow what a proud moment , the world is watching your father's noble work

[@Cylinderstruck]

Even Indian channels don't cover the original people from Bihar, jharkhand and Orissa 😢 so authentically. brought me in tears watching this. Thank you

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@vijaykumar-mo8iv]

Actually, there used to be tv channels that used to cover such stories. But sadly, viewership went down for them since more of us started consuming more unsustainable artificial entertainment.

[@vijaykumar-mo8iv]

For example, 'Annadhaata' from the etv channel telugu.

[@shajidhasan3808]

@@StoryRaven so all species of moth larve create silk or some specific species create silk?

[@hydraforforever2815]

@@Cylinderstruck and I'm glad u left chhattisgarh.

[@tipathepackrapong4102]

Glad to learn that there's a wild silk worm surviving. Bless the worm and all the working people involved

[@motherlandbot6837]

There are over 3 dozen different wild species of Asian silkworms in the genera Antherea and Samia thriving and abundant throughout warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical Asia today. Three of these, the Chinese Oak Silkworm (Antherea pernyi), the Japanese Oak Silkworm (Antherea yamamai), and the Cynthia Moth (Samia cynthia) have established ecologically harmless populations in Europe. The wild ancestor of the domestic Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori) is Bombyx mandarina, and this bark mimic (as both a caterpillar and as an adult moth) insect is thriving in the wild in most of China today.

[@Animewizard44]

Is that a Dune reference?

[@user-pk1pc8to3w]

I'm European, it makes me have so much appreciation and respect for Indians and their Tussar silk tradition. Absolutely stunning. So Zen :). Namaste from France

[@primajump]

Thanks for the enlightening video. It is good to know that the silk industry can use non-violent means. Good video!

[@StoryRaven]

Thanks for watching!

[@ML7WL]

Tell that to the birds xD

[@Nobody-iy6tm]

I couldn’t stand the idea of boiling cocoons and the smell of cooked pupa. This non-violent method is quite convincing and indeed enlightening.

[@maureensamson4863]

Agree ! Non violent ??​@@ML7WL

[@danielles7766]

Was silk industry ever been violent? I mean silk was invented by predominantly Buddhist nation

[@skylark5249]

India is amazing. The love they have for nature and the compassion for living things is extraordinary.

[@sakshipal60754]

@@skylark5249 Indeed it is! India lost its cheetah due to trophy hunting during British rule and was on the verge of losing its tigers and lions as well. Thankfully all our successive governments paid attention to conserve our wildlife. Still there is a long way to go. We have to save our elephants( from poachers and train accidents) and other wildlife animals as well.

[@kalpashree6149]

Thank u!!I'm indian and this means alot to me

[@sudhamuralidharan6574]

Very happy to see this video 30 years ago my husband bought me the first saree which was a tusser I never wear Kanchi or Mysore silks as larvae are killed I used to think of tusser in the same line, feeling very guilty for wearing one Today you lifted my weight off my chest Bless you Thanks I m a subscriber of your channel

[@StoryRaven]

Well, you can buy more now! Thank you for watching!

[@WoSarvatraHain]

I think only Tussar Ghica is non violent. Pure Tussar is not. They talk about two types in the video.

[@mtarkes]

While India has been producing Ahimsa/nonviolent silk for decades by inspiration of Gandhi, sadly it has not invested in properly marketing it. Therefore it is difficult to trace if a garment is Ahimsa/nonviolent or not.

[@shikhab2250]

@@sudhamuralidharan6574 if you watched the video carefully you would realize that not all tussar are made by not killing the larvae as other comments also point out this isn't profitable and hence very hard to find out what method is used for that particular saree one is talking about. Unless there is a push from consumers the traditional violent ways of making the saree will not change

[@sudhamuralidharan6574]

@@mtarkes hi Khadi silks are ahimsa They are very heavy I got it for my wedding 30 years ago Zari also pure

[@haileybischoff5943]

I am so relieved to hear about this silk making method! When I learned about silk as a kid, for some reason, I always assumed it was made with the already empty cocoons. Then I learned that the caterpillars were boiled alive as an adult and I felt devastated.

[@pathfinderwellcare]

I am praying that everyone in India doing this really laborious craft please get better pay and working conditions. The government should invest in these communities so they can have new workshops. Also, people must pay more money for these beautiful cloth. It's actually hand made art! Such a skill should be cherished by all. I am so grateful to learn of nonviolent silk and that the precious butterfly can still live 💗🙏🏽💗

[@Canyouseemeanna]

These are businesses. The Indian government supports them but at the end of the day they have to be competitive and attractive and that is why awareness is so important so that people can choose to buy these clothes and help increase the income of these craftsmen. It is OUR job to help them not the government.

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

@@Canyouseemeanna amen to that!!! Governments just screw things up for everyone!! Too bad it is Government controlled and not privately controlled, that means that the government gets most of the money and not the people doing the real work!

[@shivajithakur7735]

it is improving as our economy is doing good

[@killerdove123]

Eri silk from North Eastern India is a no-violence silk as well.

[@FireSilver25]

Good to know TY

[@renee1741]

would love to see a video on it too... it looked like they boiled the larva alive when they showed that part of this video.

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

​@@renee1741 there's several methods for boiling the Tasser silk... 1. Traditional method of boiling pupae inside (some say yields a softer silk yarn if I remember correctly) 2. The manual removal of the pupae, first 3. Natural allowing of moth to emerge

[@renee1741]

@@Lazy_Fish_Keeper why not just allow the moth to emerge with all of them?

[@Laz7481]

​@@renee1741 it destroys a lot of the silk, so the yield is worse.

[@aoford5351]

As a sewist from the age of 6 (now 61) and a lover of fine fabrics, the amount of time, effort and artistry that goes into every yard of this extraordinary fabric moves me to tears. I hope one day to touch a piece of it.

[@ss-ib8gm]

Indian textile was popular in Middle Ages throughout the world , the Europeans wanted new trade route to India since Arabs took monopoly of Red Sea, Mediterranean region trade route so they went to look for new route hence they found and red indians and Americas……when British eventually dominated destroyed Indian weavers and took the blue print of cotton gin and started Industrial Revolution importing free cotton from India and flooding India with machine made clothes .Gandhi then started boycott British cloth mass movement

[@chi-8289]

Well said. Many so called 'educated' people these regions, especially in the west bengal, have some crazy mad respect for the British(obviously those who got educated in convents and missionary schools), and looks down on everything Indian, despite the fact that it's the British who destroyed their industries, stole their wealth and pushed them into extreme poverty, while Britain got rich from the exploits in Bengal. Not just that, when they left, the British purposely cut off their traditional trade routes, Grand Trunk Road, Chittagong and Dhaka, by creating east Pakistan, so that these people won't get up and come back to their feet for decades. Then the British used it's propaganda machinery like the BBC and Guardian to constantly make fun of the poverty in India, gradually making the world forget about the British involvement of creating poverty for the first time in Indian history. After all this, today, the entire country including many in the right wing's anger and hatred is towards the United States, a country which mainly contributed for most of India's post 1991 miracle through its tech sector, while the British continued to use every trick in the book to tarnish India's international image and always tried everything in its power to make it's illegitimate child, Pakistan, succesful, or make it escape scrutiny. It also convinced the US to do more and more for Pakistan, so that's it's illegitimate creation will survive Still our foreign minister is begging the UK to take more of our best brains, to benefit a few like Adanis, while the British use their brains to develop technology and sell back the costly technology. The government should instead focus on stopping the Brain drain, and utilise those brain power in India by investing in R&D. Ill thought about, totally one sided trade deals with the UK only for allowing more visas in return (thereby increasing brain drain) so that adani can make money, will further increase India's dependency on the west for technology. One example of a bad trade deal is the Free Trade Agreement with Singapore, especially after banning direct trade with China. Most of the cheap Chinese goods are still available in India, through the Singapore route, adding many middle men. Products got expensive for the end consumer, thereby making research and other activities costly in India, especially for students and small enterprises, while more middle men in the form of Singapore started making money. The government should seriously re-think it's FTA strategies

[@chi-8289]

The British also cut off Chittagong from the North East India, thereby making the NE totally dependent on the Chicken's neck and Calcutta for ports, perpetually slowing down the progress in the region. But today, you'll see total respect for the British in the region and often hatred for India, despite the fact that it's the British who made them dependant and cut off from the world

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

arabs didnt monopolize the trade route, the turks/ottoman did.

[@RP-fr4rc]

@@chi-8289 hi, very good insights, is there any channel/account to follow through your insights

[@chi-8289]

@@RP-fr4rc Thank you. Not yet. I am not very good with channels and video editing etc. Has a political science, economics and sociology background as well as a bit of science background. Also, growing up in a Christian family in a communist state and later attracted and moved to Dharmic philosophies, I can see a lot of propaganda by various vested interests going on at all levels. For example, the impact of 'Divide and rule' implemented by the British, the British civil service system etc is still deeply embedded in our psyche, in our thinking of our past, present etc. Communists and the political parties with vested interests exacerbated these impacts post independence, so that India could never be mentally and emotionally 'free'. Another insight contrary to what they teach us is, divide and rule was not all about Hindu-Muslim, it was dividing the Majority community into castes and other various divisions. but they made us believe that it's the greatest evil we should be fighting, falsely equating it to the European caste system, to divide society by creating an oppressed vs oppressor conflict. Then the British and the missionary present themselves as the greatest 'saviours' of these savages, bringing civilisation to the doomed, as rulers and justice givers, while we fight among ourselves of the created and already existing faultline, the British has a comfortable time ruling. The leftists the missionaries and the political parties continued the same playbook post independence As I grow older and understand all these games better, I started to get better insights, but don't know how or where to express it. Also, as I don't come from a background with any backing, and because of my views I'm pretty distant from my family, I don't feel confident to express my political views publicly. So i don't know if my knowledge can be put to good use in anyway

[@GD-mw1kd]

This documentary short video is really well made. It's precise and to the point, covered the topic in hand end to end. Most importantly it delivers the well deserved recognition for the tribal communities. Subscribed.

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@eileenfb1948]

Tussar Silk, so wonderful to discover that there is cruelty free silk. A very beautiful silk.

[@vidyam1901]

Tussar is my favourite , it terms of the sarees as well as kurta, stoles etc . Absolutely love the texture the rawness and the uneven natural beige colour. Looks stunning. I prefer the natural shades compared to the dyed ones. Thank you for spreading awareness of this. Beautifully made video covering all important aspects . Thank you!!

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching!

[@ангелХранитель-к8ц]

where do you find it? the natural tussar gika silk?

[@vidyam1901]

It's available all across Indian saree stores. The govt handloom emporium will have them .

[@ангелХранитель-к8ц]

@@vidyam1901 thank you! many blessings. it is also helpful in relief of swollen skin, damaged or allergies, only this type, I found a few at a fair and did not know the name, just that it is from a sari from India and made in Tibet into a home dress. It was my only way to restore a bad skin damage from an allergy that was very painful. Just wrap my hands and legs in it and it was healing. After that I could not find silk that had the same feeling. The color of this is beige golden with dark brown painting very fine, I found other colors but they do not heal like that one. Your comment made me think that the dyes may change the protein and the structure in a way that changes the properties of this silk. Now I know what exactly to ask for and where.

[@vidyam1901]

Welcome ! Yes , dyes do tend to affect the texture of the fabric. As you mention your skin condition, perhaps fabrics which breathe may be more helpful, probably you could try natural or handloom that uses natural dyes. ie. vegetable. dyes. Hope you find what you are looking for! Pochampally and kalamkari are also handlooms which use natural dyes. Also , if I may suggest , you could try applying coconut oil on your skin for healing .... It's antimicrobial and has tremendous healing properties. Thank you and Blessings to you too!!

[@autumnleaves4801]

I will NEVER complain about silk sarees being expensive. The amount of time, energy and skill it takes for the production and cultivation deserves its prices. I hope these amazing people get the living and working conditions they deserve

[@noone-zl2di]

Thanks for covering eastern India, we are often ignored ,sometimes even by our own countrymen. Much of tussar silk is produced in bhagalpur and there is called as bhagalpuri silk.

[@niteeshnitu8902]

This is called ART and artist can know the value and hardwork behind it Handicrafts are special because of the time and soul put together in the process of making

[@Cinnaray]

The moths are so cute and pretty! The red color they have is super unique, I’ve never seen a red-orange hue that vibrant! ❤❤❤

[@pioneercynthia1]

@Cinnaray They're a variety of Sphinx moth. There are a _huge_ number of moth varieties in the species. You might want to Google them, I'm sure there's a million pictures.

[@Ayan44]

The crazy amount of work that goes into this is astonishing! They should be paid more.

[@hausofluzon]

Note that we do have concept of violence & non violence which is "hinsa/jeev hatya" & "ahimsa" What u said that villagers don't know about such terms is totally wrong, even the guy in video said jeev hatya

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

I had a stroke due to covid, and I am no longer a polyglot (still relearning language). I **thought** I understood/heard jeev hatya, thank you so much for confirming for me!

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

yeah I kinda get what he means but its not precise enough

[@de-comm8715]

These channels are known for their half baked information.

[@Ravi9A]

@@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 it's infinitely more precise.

[@delarboles197]

As an environmental fiber artist, i care about how my materials are collected. Great video!

[@djcfun]

My Very Beautiful, Incredible Bharatvarsh.... Emon Deshti Kothaoo Khujey Pabe Nako Tumi....❤‍🩹❤❣💕💞💓

[@divyamrathi299]

My Mom has a Tussar Silk Saree, didnt knew how it was made. Thankyou for a Good and Informative Documentary

[@anaval1519]

Do you know where can I buy a Tussar Silk Saree? I live in Brazil. Hope there is an online shop. Glad if you can help me! Thanks a lot

[@Adnancorner]

@@anaval1519 Sarees are not worn in brazil. You can stop lying.

[@ianouvb2368]

Excellent video. I work with potters in southern Mexico and I can overstate the importance of protecting all aspects of the craft. Great job! If you ever need footage from there let me know haha

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you! You can find our email from the channel and share details related to the mentioned topic. Thanks!

[@himimedak656]

this is so sad you missed out Assam the indian state that has age old culture/history of producing Eri silk which is a "non violent" silk as you say. a very underrepresented state I urge everybody to read up more about Assam!

[@shyamin8948]

I was waiting for Assam to be mentioned too because how can you talk about 'silk of India' and miss out on Assam

[@kankit230]

You already have beautiful mooga silk.

[@WarriorOG-ql7gv]

Every silk technique was exported from Assam. It came from Mongoloid tribes and then spread via Assam. It's just another thing no one can accept. Hurts their ego.

[@rubberduckyyouretheone1661]

@@himimedak656 I know right....I was thinking finally Assam gets the shout out. ;-;

[@sumathirapur1573]

@@himimedak656 really.i must read about this silk.nice to know the worms are not killed.kanchipuram mahaperiyavaa shankaracharya always advocated that silk sarees made out of the death of the innocent worms should not be worn.

[@dmmultimediahili1639]

The camera man has captured very well. Very good editing. Very good presentation..

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@architanaik1420]

So glad to hear abt this non-violent method that supports ethical fashion!

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

As a spinner with a profound dislike for synthetics, tussah silk is a fibre I one of the fibres I like using to blend with wool or camelid fibre to add strength. Knowing the moth didn’t have to die to provide this fibre is one of the reasons I feel better about using it. One of the reasons why I started spinning is because it enables me to customise the yarn to exactly what I want for my projects. Another is that I can exactly spin the amount I need: no more playing yarn chicken, but also no more skeins left to languish in my stash either. The biggest perk though, is that I will more often than not source my fibre locally. It’s nice to have seen the alpaca or sheep my shawl or sweater or socks are made of ambling about in a field just a few minutes from where I live. And knowing how much time it took to get from raw fibre to garment makes me take better care of it. The yarn wears better too, because commercially produced yarn will, unless you buy the really expensive stuff, consist of shorter fibres that wear out much, much faster. Unfortunately it’s impossible for me to get locally produced tussah silk fibre. But blending in a little of it into completely locally sourced other fibres to ensure longer viability of the garment kind of balances out a bit of the footprint caused by import IMHO. Thank you for spreading awareness about more sustainable silk.

[@pioneercynthia1]

Oh, my, yes. It's such a pleasure to spin.

[@bellarose6509]

This is why ancient wisdom should always be respected, taught, and practiced.❤

[@gailalbers1430]

yes it’s sustainable the only intelligent way to do anything ❤

[@peasinourthyme5722]

I´m really happy to have watched this video and learned this! It has always appeared weird to me that the larvae in silk production "needs" to be killed in order to produce the silk. Now I knnow my hunch was right. Tussar Ghicha is the way to go! Thank you! EDIT: I do note though that the cocoons being boiled at 4.49 still are unbroken, meaning they still contain the larvae... :(

[@gaunpotmaheswar1729]

Superb A genuine art work. Pay tribute to our ancestors who did such marvellous work. May the legacy continue for the future generations. Jai shree RAM

[@Jaihind-s4k]

I was decided never to buy a silk saree .Thanks for this video.

[@ekamsat429]

Excellent video. Documented with precision. No fluff in the coverage.

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@nathangamble125]

No fluff, just strong silky threads!

[@lisaharling6801]

​@@nathangamble125😂

[@RB-fp8hn]

Awesome video!! I am going to share it with as many as I can :) I want to correct one part, though: the villagers DO have the concept of non-violence very deeply rooted in them. The weaver even says so explicitly in Hindi. He said, "there is no killing of any life". This is a core value in traditional Hindu communities, even though modern propaganda would have us believe otherwise (but that's a different story altogether). I spent 6 months of my life in Chattisgarh between 2022 - 24, in close companionship with the villagers there. To say that they think of 'non violence' as some modern buzzword is plain wrong. In fact, a large number of them abhor the method where the larvae are killed. Many of them think (and are vocal about it) the fascination with pure tussar is what's wrong with the modern world. I hope you don't take this as a criticism of the video. A lot can get lost unless we understand the local language and customs.

[@kasanisandeep]

Great video and precise presentation. But pains me to see the craftsman living and working in poor conditions. Wishing them great life and recognition of their skill.

[@stankssmile5865]

I think planet earth is in a weird realm, the actual artist and the actual farmer is paid the last and paid the least, I just don't get it

[@Zaihanisme]

Oh my gosh hatching lines using a flat brush is next level craftsmanship 10:54 11:27 whaaaaatttt

[@christinakara278]

Thank you so much this is the good News of the day 🦋

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching!

[@SunjeetGogoi]

Originating from Assam to rest of india

[@kankit230]

You have muga silk

[@SunjeetGogoi]

@@kankit230 yes in upper Assam , available everywhere

[@Star_midnight101]

Nope each and every region has its own silk variety...not that it originated from assam

[@surendersingal2192]

Great story on tusser silk. Those great handloomers, yarn maker ladies n Artsy gals. Thank u sir

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@RamaraoGaimari]

Truly your awsome story is like a helping hand to the indian culture which is taking it's last breath. Thanks to you.

[@samymarathon6484]

I just constantly see anti-india topics and videos. Thank you for this video and for it to show why the world owes a lot to Indian philosophy of ahimsa and non violence. Perhaps one day the entire human race can treat animals with respect as much as Indians do

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@batya7]

Beautiful presentation of farm to finished product. As a textile enthusiast, I enjoy learning about the fibers and intricate details of fabric creation. These people maintain an ages-old technology and tradition. Their art and craft is inmeasurable. I'd love to see more detail about actual fiber collection from the boiled coccoons and spinning.

[@lynneclark5313]

This video was extremely interesting and enlightening all the way through. I had no idea there was a way to make silk without killing the larvae inside. I am so glad to learn about this method. Thank you so much for this documentary.

[@anjalibansal1011]

Tussar silk has a beautiful texture. Thanks for this interesting documentary

[@prismatism]

I have a tussah silk sweater that I love. It basically feels like a very soft yarn, like cashmere, but it’s lighter and imo perfect for layering.

[@reloaderify]

So much individuals including the dear caterpillar is involved in making one saree. Its truly an underrated product and the efforts that go into this is highly appreciated!!

[@SanjeevSethi-Lgl]

We must educate and encourage our future generations promote our own culture and heritage by adding such amazing products as Tussar Silk Sarees and Shirts to their wardrobe.

[@shivangityagi6701]

it's soooooo important. ..thank you for sharing ...even that being an Indian i didn't knew this...but now i am very happy! that my culture still thrives within it's originality of thinking of non violence. ..but it's heart breaking that they are not having much of support but i wish...i would help there...i seriously want to! ❤❤

[@StevieWonders2020]

Beautiful, both the story and silk. I love it when human beings use their minds to do the Right Thing. Thank you. Where can one buy this silk in the West, if at all? What a wonderful industry this could become and I hope it increases and becomes a greater reality.

[@deepasampathkumar]

Where can we buy these authentic sarees? Such a glorious piece of so many skilled hard working people

[@picksalot1]

One more reason to admire and appreciate the non-violent traditions of India. Om

[@maureensamson4863]

And the birds ??😢😢

[@Crystal-Isabelle]

So grateful for this practice! Thank you

[@Igniter10]

It originated about 3000 years back

[@missourimongoose8858]

Imagine the first person who figured this out, kinda blows ur mind

[@janinebean4276]

This is awesome! What wonderful craftspeople and traditions! ❤ I wonder if there is an influence of Jainism on why this was invented. The material looks really comfortable too, almost like a hybrid of silk and linen in texture!

[@pia31415]

3:27 what a beauty ❤

[@abhishektewary6635]

Yes we use it. It is pronounced as GHICHA. Cha as in charm.

[@Eugeniadella]

Si Good to know nothing is killed to produce this fabric❤❤❤!!!

[@maureensamson4863]

And the birds ??

[@deniseb-h8u]

Wow! How beautiful from the beginning to the end! I wish I could buy it. Greetings from Brazil. God bless you and your work

[@saketgawali1981]

Although nicely shown, the name of the video is just to misinformation so people should buy more Tussar silk thinking that they are buying non-violence thing. Majority of people only need to see the title to misinterpret that Tussar silk is non-violence. I know the name "Ahimsa silk" here but names may differ elsewhere. And there is also "Eri Silk" which my friend says but I never bought those cuz I'm a wool person. But silk is higher in luxury looks n pricing. Always Be wise and do your homework and have sufficient information and be clear with your requirements before buying your silk! Non violence silk always looks less shiny and their fibers are always spun into yarns. Also India has large companies that say they sell silk with the name SILK as part of their brand, (it is attractive and pricy as it's priced by the company) but is originally polyester. So carry all your testing kits and perform random surprise inspection if it is not from a trusted company that you are doing business from a long time.

[@ajebogareeb]

I liked the way this documentary is made. Wish you all the best!

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you very much!

[@pchabanowich]

A beautiful story of dear and painstaking craftsmanship. The art is magnificent. Thank you for this presentation.💐

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching! 🙏

[@pchabanowich]

@@StoryRaven It is my pleasure. Noteworthy is also your choice of music, and the energy you infuse into your narration. I look forward to more of your presentations.✌

[@nishtadhanda75257]

I am Indian, I have even worked for marketing of Bhagalpur Tussar silk but I was not aware about the basic process, Thanks for making this video! Our country is so vast & coming generations are not aware of the age old art & crafts of different regions!!!

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@mrinalkantichandra8801]

Thank you, very informative piece of documentary, keep it up, may God bless you,

[@StoryRaven]

Glad you like it, Thank you!

[@handyman7147]

Thanks for the informative video. We all must abandon products made by hurting living beings.

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching!

[@WoSarvatraHain]

Yes , but the farmers shoot stones at the birds who come to feed off the larvae. Is it a non violent process then?

[@maureensamson4863]

​@@WoSarvatraHain I turned off the video at that point !

[@VocalSpiritPresents]

Thank you for sharing so openly. You are not nobody to me and I'm sure others feel the same way.

[@RealTalkWithSSG]

My favorite silk! I love the rustic and rough feel that it has.

[@bharaniravuri1316]

Today, I was able to know about this TUSAR SILK. " dhanyawaad ".

[@155anima]

Worst part is people bargain for these art Salute to all weavers

[@manjireearavindchafekar4404]

Beautiful documentary...tussar silk fabrics are very nice❤

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@SequoiaRaven]

I love the video and the channel's name! 😊❤ I love seeing people work together, especially when they're respecting their heritage and nature. So cool 😊!

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you so much!!

[@prajaktadeval8252]

Wonderful video! Thank you for making this! Staying in India and even having used Tussar silk saree, and my mother having used Tussar silk many times fondly , we never knew that this is a no-violence silk!!! This video is very very informative nether long nor short. It was very enlightning and in fact please in satisfying to know that tasar Silk is still made from start to finish by tribals and with their own hands skillfully. I would love to visit this place with my family to actually see how this is made and also to try my hand if I am allowed. 😄 Thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@Mahadevan760]

Well done!!!!! I did not know much about this Tussar silk, till now. Thank you.

[@AshaDisco]

I always felt bad for the moths that don't get to live life after the cocoon stage. Really Great Video 💎

[@Blspeek-ag]

Love from odisha

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@sonjajane4426]

Beautiful the strong girls of India. ❤ and respect for Indias strong women. NIFTY NOW NIFTY FOREVER ❤

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

That was really interesting. I love, love, love those sari. They were so beautiful. I would be extremely proud to wear a piece of silk gather using that method. Why should any creature die for our vanity's sake? It shouldn't. It simply shouldn't.

[@vinodsaw5377]

We must respect all the artist and worker, they work so hard with little wages

[@amarfateen]

Wow! So informative. I am amazed at the intricate process and detail that goes into finishing the fabric for sarees. Thanks for this great work! 👏

[@girlofcreativity7667]

Wow!!! That was so amazing!! Save the silkworms!! Buy Tussar Ghicha Silk!!

[@pablogaming_973]

these silks look exquisite

[@mrgriffin_peter]

I'm glad I found this channel !!! ❤ 🇮🇳♥️

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnoryjr4269]

God's Blessings to you all involved in nature's natural products. Your skills, knowledge of the natural world are so important to continue producing and promoting. I intend to now look for your silk products over any other type and buy the beautiful work. I'm just amazed and astonished at your achievements. Thanks for sharing this video with the world. I hope others are also inspired to buy your silks. May your families be happy, blessed and healthy.

[@Wildevis]

Absolutely wonderful!!! GIves one a bigger appreciation for Tussar silk

[@jeangreenfield5993]

What beautiful moths 🩷🐛🦋🌳 very interesting

[@nicoleraine]

Thank you for this piece. It’s wonderful to know more about methods that can support traditional craftsmanship, the planet, and are cruelty free. I would like to source this kind of fabric as much as possible.

[@bricology]

This is SO cool! As a veg*n I'm glad to see that there are silk options that I can still look into. Just a point of fact: at 10:38 you say "The hand-designed embroidery..." There *is no* embroidery. Embroidery is to stitch floss (thicker than thread, narrower than yarn) _through_ fabric, to embellish it. This is simply hand-painted.

[@LizzyAnna]

I use Tussar silk fibers in my bar soaps. I love the way it makes the soap feel when lathering. It's hard to know which one I am getting though.

[@travelingcouple2023]

Such a beautiful process ❤. This needs to be protected and preserved. The video captures the true essence of Indian silk sarees.

[@lyrebird9749]

Is there a way people outside India could buy some tussar silk? I would like to support the people continuing this wonderful tradition.

[@mikeoxsbigg1]

I'd only get that kind now. I never liked the idea of boiling something alive to get a tie.

[@chris_ssj2]

I love the pace of this documentary, had me glued the entire time!

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@rachelfriedman3609]

Excellent documentary. Enlightening and informative.

[@StoryRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@stimpyfeelinit]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I had heard of Ahimsa silk but knew the moths they produce could not fly as they had stunted wings and were simply thrown out for birds to eat after they hatched. It is much more preferable to produce a viable moth than can continue its life without any issues. Love from Australia.

[@heyVishnu75]

YEEESSSSSS!!!!! I always wished i there was a way to make silk without having to kill moths. My mom recently purchased a lotus silk and banana silk saree and they are GORGEOUS✨✨✨✨😍

[@Smartcookiezzz]

That was a wonderful video. Lovely work done by kind, hardworking people is a beautiful thing.

[@StoryRaven]

Absolutely!

[@1Onionpeeler]

I knew so little about silk. If I ever buy something made of silk again, I will insist on Tussar silk.

[@bhagwatshah]

WOW - thank you for the detailed explanation of how the silk worms are kept, silk extracted and cloth made. I have some paintings made on tussar silk.

[@SunjeetGogoi]

We have vairies of silk.....muga silk, par silk, noni silk, eri silk....etc

[@airchaic]

😮😮😲👍👍👍

[@mytravls]

What’s the difference between Muga, noni, eri?