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Central Silk Board (CSB) is a Statutory body established in 1948 by an Act of Parliament.
It is working under the administrative control of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Address of headquarter of the Central Silk Board is as follows:
See India emerge as the leader in the world market for silk.
Make continuous efforts in Research and Development and Technology Transfer
Currently there is no any active Tenders.
There are five major types of silk of commercial importance, obtained from different species of silkworms which in turn feed on a number of food plants.
The bulk of the commercial silk produced in the world comes from this variety and often silk generally refers to mulberry silk. Mulberry silk comes from the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. which solely feeds on the leaves of mulberry plant. These silkworms are completely
Tasar (Tussah) is copperish colour, coarse silk mainly used for furnishings and interiors. It is less lustrous than mulberry silk, but has its own feel and appeal. Tasar silk is generated by the silkworm, Antheraea mylitta which mainly thrive on the food plants Asan
Tasar (Tussah) is copperish colour, coarse silk mainly used for furnishings and interiors. It is less lustrous than mulberry silk, but has its own feel and appeal. Tasar silk is generated by the silkworm, Antheraea mylitta which mainly thrive on the food plants Asan and Arjun.
The bulk of the commercial silk produced in the world comes from this variety and often silk generally refers to mulberry silk. Mulberry silk comes from the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. which solely feeds on the leaves of mulberry plant. These silkworms are completely
Silk has been intermingled with the life and culture of the Indians. Though India is producing all the varieties of silk i.e., dress materials, scarves/stoles, readymade garments, etc., the silk sarees are unique. The saree is almost synonymous with the word silk. It is the traditional costume of Indian woman since time immemorial. There are innumerable references in Indian literature about this draped garment and the style of wearing differs from time to time, region to region and people to people. The silk sarees of India are among the living examples of the excellent craftsmanship of the weavers of the country.
The artistic and aesthetic sense of Indian weavers is not content with striking colours they choose for the fabrics, but lies in their mastery over the creation of floral designs, beautiful textures, fine geometry and the durability of such work. The weaver not only weaves with yarn but with intense feeling and emotion. In India, there are a number of silk weaving centers spread all over the country, known for their distinct and typical style and products. For Indians, particularly ladies, silk is lifeline - the elixir....
| Sl No | State | Silk Centre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra | Dharmavaram, Pochampalli, Venkatagiri, Narainpet |
| 2 | Assam | Sualkuchi |
| 3 | Bihar | Bhagalpur |
| 4 | Gujarat | Surat, Cambay |
| 5 | Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar |
| 6 | Karnataka | Bangalore, Anekal, Ilkal, Molakalmuru, Melkote, Kollegal |
| 7 | Chattisgarh | Champa, Chanderi, Raigarh |
| 8 | Maharashtra | Paithan |
| 9 | Tamil Nadu | Kanchipuram, Arni, Salem, Kumbhakonam, Tanjavur |
| 10 | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi |
| 11 | West Bengal | Bishnupur, Murshidabad, Birbhum |
