A textile future built from
generational knowledge.
Assam's textile culture is shaped by its river valleys, dense rainforests, indigenous communities, and distinct visual language. Eri Valley connects village sericulture with contemporary global living.
Courtyard Handloom
Eri Valley
Woven in Assam.
From our valleys to the world.
THE FIBER OF PEACE
Eri Silk: The sacred peace silk of the Brahmaputra valley.
For centuries across the fertile valleys of Assam, Eri silk (derived from the moth Philosamia ricini) has been woven for royal courts, Buddhist monks, and everyday heirloom family wear. Unlike conventional mulberry silk, which requires boiling living pupae within their cocoons to extract unbroken filaments, Eri is an Ahimsa silk.
The silkworm feeds on the leaves of the castor plant (known locally as Era). When its metamorphosis is complete, the moth pierces an opening and flies out into the valley skies. Only then are the empty cocoons collected, gently cleansed in wood ash water, and spun by hand into dense, breathable yarn.
“Respect the craft. Improve the process. Grow the market. Share the opportunity.”
TACTILE & PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Why Eri is unlike any other silk
Ahimsa / Non-Violent
Moths emerge freely before cocoons are harvested. No living organism is boiled.
All-Climate Thermal
Hollow-fiber microstructure insulates in winter cold while staying remarkably breathable in summer heat.
Matte Cashmere-Silk Feel
Unlike slippery synthetic or mulberry silk, Eri has a textured, matte hand with rich drape.
Heirloom Longevity
One of nature's strongest protein fibers. It softens and gains suppleness with age and washing.
HANDS OF THE VALLEY
Courtyard looms and living traditions.
In the rural villages of Assam, almost every traditional home has a handloom set up in the shaded courtyard. Weaving is not an industrialized chore—it is an inherited art form passed down from mother to daughter, binding families to seasonal rhythms and folklore.
The Hand Spindle (Takli)
Village women spin the degummed Eri fibers using the drop spindle (takli) or hand charkha. Because the moth cuts through the cocoon, the fibers are short staple—yielding irregular slubs and a comforting texture that factory machines cannot replicate.
The Mekhela Sador & Stoles
Assam's traditional two-piece drape, the Mekhela Sador, has celebrated Eri for generations. Woven with geometric motifs depicting river eddies, flora, and local fauna, it is a timeless garment of grace, warmth, and resilience.
Contemporary Integration
Eri Valley was created to take this incredible textile beyond traditional occasions. By developing tailored shirts, lightweight overshirts, relaxed co-ords, and structured home furnishings, we make Assam's peace silk part of contemporary everyday life across the globe.
THE VISUAL ARCHIVE • IDENTITY & CRAFT
The living heritage of Assam's valleys.
From our registered emblem to generational bamboo looms, explore the authentic visual world of Eri Valley Textile Private Limited.
The Official Insignia
Preserving our original registered seal—symbolizing non-violent peace silk emergence, sacred river valleys, and ancestral Assamese handloom heritage.
Courtyard Bamboo Looms
Master artisans hand-tensioning traditional throw-shuttle frame looms in shaded village courtyards across the valley.
The Untouched Cocoon
Harvested only after the moth emerges freely into valley skies. Gently cleansed in natural banana-ash water without boiling living pupae.
Living Iconography
Generational geometric extra-weft motifs depicting river eddies, flora, and sacred fauna interlaced directly by artisan hands.
OUR GUIDING ETHOS
Four principles that shape our collective journey.
Every collection direction and partnership decision at Eri Valley is held to these four commitments.
Respect the Craft
Honoring centuries of indigenous sericulture and handloom wisdom. We preserve traditional Assamese weaving techniques and cultural motifs without diluting their organic character.
Improve the Process
Applying thoughtful design interventions, gentle yarn stabilization, quality checks, and ergonomic practices to strengthen productivity while maintaining hand-spun tactility.
Grow the Market
Introducing Assam's unique peace silk to discerning international designers, slow-fashion houses, boutique retailers, and modern interior architects seeking honest luxury.
Share the Opportunity
Placing rural artisans, women spinners, and sericulture farmers at the center of value generation—ensuring sustainable incomes and generational dignity within the valley.
CONTINUE EXPLORING
Experience the craft and form.
Discover our collection directions, request sample pricing via WhatsApp, or learn about our seven-stage craft journey.