The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC) has received the Oeko-Tex certification from Germany for Eri silk.
Eri silk is primarily produced in the northeastern states of India, particularly in Assam, Meghalaya, and parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur.
Assam is especially known for its Eri silk production.
It is also known as the "Ahimsa Silk" or "Peace Silk".
It is produced without the killing of the silkworms, making it an eco-friendly and the sustainable choice.