Understand ten groups of animal-derived textile fibres, from silk, wool, cashmere and mohair to Eri, alpaca and yak, with source photos, sourcing and garment buying advice.
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From silkworm larva and cocoon to silk yarn: compare Mulberry, Tussar, Muga and Eri silk, their moth species, reeling and spinning methods, and what to check before buying.
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Explore 31 natural textile fibre names, including alpaca, angora, abaca, cotton, linen, cashmere, eri silk, muga silk, piña, qiviut, merino and yak, with source photos and buying tips.
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Explore 29 regional textile and traditional clothing examples, including Phulkari, Ajrakh, Mangalagiri, Gollabhama, Risa and Mizo Puanchei, with licensed photos, corrected origins, styling and authenticity tips.
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