Which silk is famous in Jammu and Kashmir?
Not long ago, Jammu and Kashmir had been producing one of the finest silk qualities in the world with high-end varieties like ‘lotus’, ‘iris’, ‘tulip’, and ‘neel’. Nazir said that the approximate annual production of cocoon in J&K is 900 metric tons (MT) or 9 lakh kgs.
Which silk is produced in Kashmir?
Kashmir is a non traditional sericulture state producing Mulberry and Tasar silk.
What is Kashmir silk?
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber. of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. J&K is the only state which produces the best quality Bivoltile silk.
How many silk industries are there in Jammu and Kashmir?
In the present scenario the sericulture industry is distributed across 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Major Silk production districts are Anantnag, Kupwara, Pulwama, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Udhampur, Rajouri, Reasi and Kathua.
Where is silk made India?
The Ramanagara district in Karnataka is the largest market for silk cocoons in Asia….Volume of raw silk produced in India in financial year 2017, by state (in 1,000 metric tons)
| Characteristic | Raw silk production in thousand metric tons |
|---|---|
| Assam | 3.81 |
| Jharkhand | 2.63 |
| West Bengal | 2.57 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1.91 |
How can we identify pure saffron?
Six tests to identify real/pure saffron
- Smell – Many authorities describe the smell of saffron as sweet.
- Appearance – Saffron threads are trumpet-shaped.
- Taste – While saffron smells sweet, it tastes slightly bitter, not sweet.
- Time for color release in water – Put the threads in a small container of tepid water.
Should Saffron be refrigerated?
When fresh saffron is exposed to high levels of moisture and humidity it starts losing its properties in a short period of time. However, storing saffron in a refrigerator should be avoided, especially in case you are using saffron frequently.