This beautiful handwoven Eri silk, also known as Ahimsa or Peace Silk, is a soft, naturally white fabric with a gently textured finish. Woven at approximately 114cm wide and around 12 momme / 85gsm, it drapes softly with a gentle lustre and breathable structure, making it ideal for garment-making, textile art, and eco-conscious dyeing.

Unlike traditional silk production, Eri silk is harvested without harming the silkworm. The silk is spun only after the moth has emerged naturally from its cocoon – hence the name “Ahimsa”, meaning “non-violence”. This compassionate process makes Eri silk a popular choice for ethical fashion and sustainable textile practices.

The silk is produced from the caterpillar of Samia cynthia ricini, a species that feeds on castor plants – from which the Assamese name “Eri” (from era, meaning castor) is derived. Predominantly produced in Northeast India, Eri silk is prized for its warmth, breathability, and unique matte finish, with a texture similar to wool or cotton but with the softness of silk.

This natural white base dyes beautifully with natural dyes, indigo, Procion MX, or botanical dye methods, offering excellent colour depth while preserving the integrity of the fibre.

Available by the metre, 10-metre, or 20-metre lengths, with all orders cut in one continuous piece when multiple metres are ordered.

Product Features:

• 100% Eri “Ahimsa” Peace Silk – ethical and cruelty-free
• Width: 114cm | Weight: approx. 12 momme / 85gsm
• Naturally white, handwoven with a soft matte finish
• Ideal for slow fashion, natural dyeing, and textile arts
• Dyes beautifully with natural and synthetic dye types
• Suitable for scarves, garments, linings, soft furnishings
• Sold by the metre, 10m, or 20m lengths (cut in one continuous piece)

Perfect For:

• Eco-conscious fashion designers and dyers
• Sustainable garment-making
• Natural and botanical dyeing
• Weaving, felting, or stitching projects
• Ethical textile workshops and artisan production
• Custom bridal or ceremonial wear

Online orders are sent using Australia Post during business hours Monday to Friday. Orders are usually sent 1-2 days after your order is placed or when a pre-ordered item arrives. We email shipping confirmation with tracking information when your order is dispatched.

Shipping : Australia

Shipping is calculated at checkout according to the weight of the order, and your address location.

Most orders will have the option of:

• Australia Post Standard Shipping (estimated delivery in 3-5 days)
• Australia Post Express Shipping (estimated delivery in 2-3 days)

Kraftkolour cannot guarantee expected delivery times.

Kraftkolour may use other carriers from time to time for bulky or heavy shipments.

Shipping : International

We currently ship outside Australia to many countries using Australia Post’s International Express service. Rates will be automatically calculated at checkout.

Click & Collect : Thomastown

When ordering online you can choose 'Click & Collect' for order collection at our premises at 2/99 Heyington Ave, Thomastown, Victoria. We will email you confirming when your order is ready to collect.

Orders can be collected 10am 4pm Monday to Friday and we would appreciate it if you could collect your order within a week.