Which kinds of silk are produced in Assam?

Assam is a major producer of silk, with sericulture being a well-established practice in the state. The primary varieties produced include:

• Muga: Known as the golden silk, this is the most expensive and prized variety in Assam. It is produced by the Indian Muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis), which is found exclusively in the Brahmaputra valley. In 2007, Muga was granted a geographical indication tag.1
• Paat: This is the local term for mulberry silk.1
• Eri (or Endi): A warm, sustainable silk often referred to as ahimsa (nonviolent) silk. It is considered nonviolent because it can be processed without harming the silkworms from which it is derived, and it is currently gaining popularity in the global textile and fashion industries.1