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FABRIC SPEAK
owing to the open structure of the former, the
worms, upon becoming moths, fly away through
the open end, after which the cocoon is used for
silk production. This is the basic math behind any
kind of ahimsa silk.
In another news, the silk directorate in Nagpur
is also working on varied projects related to
sericulture and making the manufacturing of
ahimsa silk a lucrative alternative for farmers. It
has been taking positive steps towards providing
funds to farmers, helping them to strengthen the
manufacturing process, and creating a stronger
supply chain.
With much pride, Kusuma informs that ahimsa
silk today has reached Pope Francis, Camilla, the
Duchess of Cornwall, Megawati Sukarnoputri, the
then-President of Indonesia, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
famed Hollywood actress Courtney Cox, and
many other dignitaries in the world. This Indian-
origin fabric is now the talk of the town in the
States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia,
MOST IMPORTANTLY, RAJAIAH IS
WILLING TO TEACH THE AHIMSA
SILK-MAKING PROCESS TO
ANYBODY WHO WISHES TO
LEARN IT.
Malaysia, and in many other countries across
the globe. With several awards and accolades
to his credit, the patent owner of ahimsa silk is
enthusiastic about this market, and is sure that
there will be many additions to the existing list of
converts in the times to come.
Most importantly, Rajaiah is willing to teach
the ahimsa silk-making process to anybody who
wishes to learn it.
Let us wish that the market evolves further and
that we witness more progress in every part of
the world in terms of acceptance of ahimsa silk.
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