Silk eri tops represent a textile choice of excellence for those seeking fine materials while respecting animal life. Also known as Ahimsa silk, this fiber comes from a unique process in which the silkworm naturally completes its cycle, allowing the cocoon to be harvested without causing harm.
Native to northeast India, eri silk is distinguished by a soft, full, slightly textured hand that lends a sophisticated, contemporary look to its workings. The tops, ready for spinning or creative textile projects, offer a versatile, high-quality base.
A rare fiber designed for those who want to combine aesthetics, awareness and ethics without sacrificing the luxury of natural materials.
Availability and packaging
Our Eri silk tops are available in packs of 50,100 g, 500 g, 1 kg per color. Each package has a natural tolerance of ±3% and contains continuous ribbon fiber. The different packages are designed for both those who need small quantities and those who need large quantities and/or want to save money.
For non-ECE shipments, the packages are vacuum-packed, reducing volume and lowering shipping costs. Don’t worry: once opened, the fiber returns to its original, fluffy volume with no loss of quality.
Tops (combed ribbon) of silk eri.
Ribbon weight: approx. 20g/m.
Ribbon length: approx. 5 meters by 100g.
Quantities within packages are sent in continuous ribbon.
Eri silk is a natural fiber of animal origin belonging to the "staple" family of silks, that is, not in continuous thread but composed of short fibers that are subsequently spun. It is distinguished by a soft but textured hand, with a slightly opaque and textural texture, less glossy than traditional silk. It has good thermoregulatory capacity, being cool in summer and comfortable in colder seasons, as well as natural breathability. From a technical point of view, it is valued for its strength and durability, combined with a fair amount of elasticity. It absorbs dyes well, allowing full, deep hues, and lends itself to both hand spinning and handcrafted textile processing, maintaining a naturally irregular and sophisticated appearance.
Eri silk is a fiber native to northeast India, particularly the regions of Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, where it represents one of the most deeply rooted and identifiable textile traditions.
In these areas it has been produced for centuries within rural communities, often as a domestic and handicraft activity, and is still an important component of the local economy and textile culture.
Although it is now widespread in other parts of India and parts of Asia, its cultural and production origins remain strongly linked to this region.
Eri silk is perfect for felting, both needle and water felting, spinning and hand weaving.
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