Degumming
Degumming
| Main Info | Ryndia DegummingTechnique |
| Name of the Technique | Traditional Degumming Technique of Ryndia- Eri Silk |
| Source Title | Primary Survey |
| Source Publisher | BRDC/ TERI |
| Source Year | 2023 |
| History Of The Technique | Time Immemorial |
| Manufacturing technique | Eri silkworm feeds on castor leaves for 30 days until they mature in size to be harvested. Locally called “Ryndia”, is a type of organic silk reared by the weavers and is one of the only silks extracted from cocoons without killing the silkworm. |
| Method of Preparation | After boiling, individual cocoons are stretched or opened up in plain water into thin sheets which is dried and used for spinning. |
| Material Composition | The cocoons are loosely tied in cotton cloth and boiled in soapy water for 45 minutes to 1 hour. This helps in holding the cocoons together to avoid the fibers from getting entangled during the stirring process. |
| How to implement | Once the silk is dry, it is ready to be spun into yarn. |
| Theme | Traditional Handloom |
| Sub Theme | Sericulture |
| Source Title | Primary Survey |
| Source Publisher | BRDC/ TERI |
| Source Year | 2023 |
| Source Place | Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya |