Making Process

Design Resource

Silk Cocoon Handicrafts

Best out of silk waste

Prof. Arun Mascarenhasand Ms. Suvidha P

IDC, IIT Bombay

Making Process

Sourcing of Cocoon Shells

Cocoon shells are sourced from the silk reeling units and Silkworm Seed production centers after the Silk reeling process.

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Dyeing of cocoon shells

Cocoons are Naturally formed in Half white, White, Golden Yellow, and Greenish yellow. Amongst them, White cocoons offer good feasibility for dyeing in a wide range of colors. Natural pigments and Dyes enhance the value of the product created. However, the chemical dyes which are used to dye the silk yarn are the economical alternative.