Peduncle Silk ‧ Wild

Besides the domesticated silkworm, many other moth species around the world also produce silk. In the wild forests of Assam, in northeastern India, many large silk moths of the Antheraea genus spin enchanting threads in golden and honey-colored hues.

Among these wild silks, the cocoons of the tropical Tussar wild silk moth are not directly attached to tree branches. Instead, they are intriguingly suspended by a stalk-like structure, somewhat like an umbilical cord clinging to the branch. This stalk is actually composed of sericin-rich silk, darker in color than the cocoon itself—a deep gray.After being softened and before the impurities are fully removed, this material is twisted into a rope-like fiber, in which bits of twigs and debris can still be seen. To be honest, we're not entirely sure what this type of thread can be used for, but it feels so full of life that we couldn’t resist adding it to our collection.

We’re excited to see what you’ll create with it—please share your ideas and experiences with us!