The Origin

• The origin of Bhagalpuri silk or Tussar silk sarees can be traced to the
city of Bhagalpur in Bihar, Known as “silk city” in popular culture.
• This purest and natural form of embroidered silk fabric traces its existence
and emergence way back to the Vedic Age, which is centuries ago.
However, the Maurya Age also recognized the magical soul of this artwork
which managed to lure and attract the majority of the people during that
era and this attraction passed onto the later eras which slowly and
gradually uplifted the level of recognition and demand of this artwork. 
• Bhagalpur is also known as "silk city" of India. Bhagalpuri silk is made
from cocoons of Antheraea mylitta 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.
 Varieties Available

• These are available in multiple hues and prints, intricate embroidery

designs, and patterns.
• For those who want the best of both worlds, Bhagalpuri silk sarees
also come in the form of a blended fabric which is a mix of both
cotton and silk.
• There are many specialties and varieties that enhance and spread out
the beauty of this artwork to a greater extent. Varieties like Katia,
Giccha, Eri, Mulberry and various varieties of Bhagalpuri sarees
yarn facilitate in giving this fabric a pastoral look and provide an
essence of delicateness to its texture. 
 Special Characteristics
• The dying technique of a Bhagalpuri silk sari is what sets them apart
from the regular art silk sarees  on the market in the Asian nation. 
• Light weight
• Classy pallus and vibrant hues
• Use of vegetable dyes to get vibrant colours
• Traditionally hand printed, but machine printing becoming popular
• Simple block prints, traditional zari and amazing embellishments
• What sets Bhagalpuri silk apart from other varieties of silk is the
fact that it is environment-friendly; limited number of silk worms is
used during the production of this silk.
• Due to this very reason, Bhagalpuri silk is also sometimes referred
to as “peace silk”.
 Recognition
• The recognition of Bhagalpuri isn’t simply confined to our country.
As per a preferred online booking portal, Bhagalpuri Silk is talked
regarding in some countries of Europe, Japan, the US, GB, and
France.
• Bhagalpur boasts of over 35,000 weavers with 25,000 looms and
includes a total business of a hundred crores once a year. Few
individuals are concerned within the method of separating silk from
the cocoons.
Embroidery can be made on any type of
bhagalpuri saree designs, from
vibrant Bandhani patterns  to exquisite
zardosi motifs, from hand-painted
Kalamkari artwork to mirror work
borders.
There is a wide variety of fabric choices
including pure silk, chiffon, georgette,
velvet, crepe, brocade, satin, cotton,
khaki, jute and rayon. 
As the pure silk sarees being very
delicate, therefore, it cannot hold heavy
embroidery work on it and so for the
lovers of embroidery work designers
have come forward and innovated
blended embroidery saree which also
gives the luster and sheen but is a little
more thicker to hold the designs
Kantha is a popular type of
embroidery work that
originated from the
eastern regions of India. It
is used in sarees, salwar
kameez, and kurtas.
Bhagalpuri sarees with
Kantha work are very
popular all over India.
These sarees look
traditional and chic.
• Shibori is a popular
dyeing technique used
to produce alluring
patterns on fabrics.
Shibori Bhagalpuri
sarees are very popular
with modern women.
• The modern pattern
adds a contemporary
touch to the traditional
saree. Bhagalpuri silk in
shibori are best suited
for summer and spring.