Nistri Silk

Nistri Silk
NISTRI SILK
A trade term in Bengal for the Bombyx Croesi, a wild silkworm, introduced from China and yielding 7 or 8 crops of rich yellow cocoons a year, of somewhat larger size than desi. The worm feeds on mulberry leaves and is raised during the hot season both in India and Assam. Also known as Madrassee silk.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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