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'''Bhagalpuri silk''' or [[Tussar silk]] is a traditional style of [[silk]] [[sari]]s | '''Bhagalpuri silk''' or [[Tussar silk]] is a traditional style of [[silk]] [[sari]]s. This material is used for making saris named as [[Bhagalpur sari]]. Bhagalpur is also known as "silk city" of India. Bhagalpuri silk is made from cocoons of ''[[Antheraea paphia]]'' silkworms. This species, also known as Vanya silkworm is native to India. These silkworms live in the wild forests, in trees belonging to ''[[Terminalia (plant)|Terminalia]]'' species. Nathnagar is a place where Bhagalpuri silk is mainly processed. Besides sari, shawls, [[Kurti top|kurtis]], and other garments are also made from Bhagalpuri silk. | ||
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Bhagalpuri silk or Tussar silk is a traditional style of silk saris. This material is used for making saris named as Bhagalpur sari. Bhagalpur is also known as "silk city" of India. Bhagalpuri silk is made from cocoons of Antheraea paphia silkworms. This species, also known as Vanya silkworm is native to India. These silkworms live in the wild forests, in trees belonging to Terminalia species. Nathnagar is a place where Bhagalpuri silk is mainly processed. Besides sari, shawls, kurtis, and other garments are also made from Bhagalpuri silk.
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