Tussar Silk Sarees
Pure tussar (tasar) silk handloom sarees, made from wild silk spun by silkworms that feed on forest trees. Tussar has a natural golden sheen and a textured feel that sets it apart from smooth mulberry silks. Choose from brown, turquoise blue and crimson red. A good pick for festivals, family functions and office events.
What is a tussar silk saree?
Tussar, also spelt tasar, is a wild silk. It comes from silkworms that feed on forest trees rather than on cultivated mulberry. This gives tussar its natural golden sheen and a textured feel. Tussar is woven widely in Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha.
How tussar differs from other silks
- Sheen: a natural golden sheen rather than a bright gloss.
- Texture: a textured hand-feel, compared with smooth mulberry silks like Kanjivaram.
- Source: wild silkworms that feed on forest trees.
- Handloom: small irregularities in weave or colour are a natural sign of handwork.
Colours in this collection
The collection has three pure silk tussar sarees: brown, turquoise blue and crimson red. The textured surface of tussar gives each colour some depth. The crimson red works well for festive days with a gold-toned blouse, while the brown and turquoise blue are easy picks for office events.
How to identify genuine tussar silk
Look for the natural golden sheen and textured feel that come from wild silk fed on forest trees. A burning test on a single thread smells like burnt hair for pure silk.
When to wear it
Tussar suits festivals, family functions, office events and evening gatherings. Its earthy sheen pairs well with simple gold or antique jewellery and a plain contrast blouse.
How to care for it
Dry clean only. Store wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture. Refold every few months, keep perfume off the silk and iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
Why buy from Chhunchi
Every saree is handpicked from weavers across India. Prepaid orders ship free, cash on delivery is available for Rs.200, and delivery takes 5-7 working days across India. Damaged, defective or wrong items reported within 24 hours of delivery with an unboxing video are refunded.