Question

why mulberry silk is so called ? what other varieties of silk are produced in our country ?

Answer 1

Bulk of the commercial silk produced in the world comes from this varietyand often generally refers to mulberry silk. Mulberry silk comes from the silkworm, Bombyx mori L which solely feeds on the leaves of mulberry plant. ... Mulberry silk contributes to around 90 percent of the world silk production.

Answer 2

Bulk of the commercial silk produced in the world comes from this varietyand often generally refers to mulberry silk. Mulberry silk comes from the silkworm, Bombyx mori L which solely feeds on the leaves of mulberry plant. ... Mulberry silk contributes to around 90 percent of the world silk production.
tusar silk,nail silk etc are variety of silk