Silk Types of India — Mulberry, Tasar, Eri & Muga KAS Prelims 2026

India is the only country in the world that produces all four types of silk — Mulberry, Tasar, Eri, and Muga. Here's what makes each one different, and which states lead their production. 🧵 Mulberry silk — Bombyx mori silkworm, feeds on mulberry leaves. 76% of India's silk. Led by Karnataka. 🧵 Tasar silk — wild silk from tribal forests. Fed on Asan and Arjun trees. Led by Jharkhand. 🧵 Eri silk — the world's only "peace silk," since the moth is never killed. Fed on castor. Led by Assam. 🧵 Muga silk — natural golden silk, found only in Assam. GI tag since 2007.