PEACE SILK/AHIMSA
"Ahimsa," meaning "non-violence," is a part of Buddhist philosophy, stating that humans should refrain from inflicting suffering on others, including non-human and even non-animal life.
To make one pound of the finest silk, 3000 silkworms must die.
However, this is an unnecessary process. Silk can still be spun, rather than reeled, like other fibers if the moths are allowed to emerge. “Peace silk’ or cruelty-free silk allows the silkworm to live out its full life cycle and emerge from their cocoons as moths.
"Ahimsa," meaning "non-violence," is a part of Buddhist philosophy, stating that humans should refrain from inflicting suffering on others, including non-human and even non-animal life.
To make one pound of the finest silk, 3000 silkworms must die.
However, this is an unnecessary process. Silk can still be spun, rather than reeled, like other fibers if the moths are allowed to emerge. “Peace silk’ or cruelty-free silk allows the silkworm to live out its full life cycle and emerge from their cocoons as moths.
ZS Fabrics offers Tussar/Tussah silk, also known as "peace silk", is wonderful that the majority of the silkworms are not killed in the fabric's production. Instead of a domesticated silkworm that eats only mulberry leaves, the tussah/tussar moths are wild and larger (with a wingspan of up to 6"). They live on oak and juniper leaves, and the oak's tannin produces a light gold or tan colored silk. It is a stiff, firm fabric, does't drape or pleat. It is easy to cut out, reversible, it will not stretch. Fabric will not tear, is subject to abrasion, resists wrinkles. Like other wild silks, tussah silk is difficult to dye, so it is natural in color (white-off, cream, tan, gold, gold brown). Tussah Eri Silk is strong and white fabric. Tussah Mounga Silk is gold wild silk and one of the best.
Use to make jackets, suits, skirts and tailored garments. Dry clean only! Fabric may shrink.
Use to make jackets, suits, skirts and tailored garments. Dry clean only! Fabric may shrink.
The MOQ requirement for Organic/Eco-Friendly Fabrics
(Customer must purchase no less than this quantity of fabric).
(Customer must purchase no less than this quantity of fabric).
MOQ |
Quantity |
To give you an idea: |
The Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of the Organic/Eco-Friendly fabric in Total Purchase Order* |
10 meters (in Total Purchase Order) |
(5 meters of Organic Banana plus 5 meters of Organic Corn) Total: MOQ 10 meters has met! |
The Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of the: Organic Lotus or Organic Silk or Organic Wool or Peace Silk or Handloom Fabrics or Organic Linen Fabric Fabric swatches (Size 3.5" x 3.5") are no longer available! |
5 meters (per Fabric Variety) |
Organic Lotus – 5 meters or Organic Silk – 5 meters etc. |
DYEING SERVICE Custom dyeing (i.e. getting the ordered fabric in any color) comes with MOQ of 5 meters per color. We does not accept orders for dyeing fabrics less than 10 meters in total (i.e., at least 10 meters to start the dyeing process). |
10 meters (in Total Purchase Order) |
1) 5 meters of Organic Banana Fabric #1 in black color plus 5 meters of Organic Banana Fabric #1 in yellow color Total: MOQ 10 meters has met! 2) 5 meters of Organic Banana Fabric #1 in black color plus 5 meters of Organic Corn Fabric #2 in yellow color Total: MOQ 10 meters has met! |
Handloom Silk & Handloom Peace Silk ("Non-violence") Fabric (Price per 5 Meters)

HANDLOOM AHIMSA SILK HVY (PEACE SILK) (16mm/70gsm), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $225.00
$40.00 - $225.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR AERY SILK FABRIC (PEACE SILK) (60gsm), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $190.00
$40.00 - $190.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR PURE DESI SILK LIGHT (PEACE SILK) (45 gsm), per 5 meters
$39.00 - $165.00
$39.00 - $165.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR PURE DESI SILK HVY/2 PLY (PEACE SILK) (60 gsm), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $185.00
$40.00 - $185.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR MOUNGA SILK #100 (PEACE SILK) (70gsm), per 5 meters
$39.00 - $165.00
$39.00 - $165.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR MOUNGA SILK TWILL (PEACE SILK), (70 GSM), per 5 meters
$39.00 - $165.00
$39.00 - $165.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR GICHA SILK LIGHT (PEACE SILK) (60 GSM), per 5 meters
$37.00 - $155.00
$37.00 - $155.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR GICHA SILK HEAVY (PEACE SILK) (65 gsm), per 5 meters
$39.00 - $165.00
$39.00 - $165.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR GICHA SILK SPECIAL (PEACE SILK) ​(110 gsm), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $200.00
$40.00 - $200.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR GICHA SILK CHECKS (PEACE SILK) (60 gsm), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $185.00
$40.00 - $185.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR SILK/COTTON FABRIC (PEACE SILK) (100 gsm), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $170.00
$40.00 - $170.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR VISCOSE SILK SHIMMER (Peace Silk) (110 gsm), per 5 meters
$37.00 - $155.00
$37.00 - $155.00

HANDLOOM TUSSAR VISCOSE SILK SATIN (PEACE SILK) (85 gsm), per 5 meters
$34.00 - $140.00
$34.00 - $140.00

VISCOSE TUSSAR SILK JACQUARD (75 gsm) #3 (Peace Silk), per 5 meters
$30.00 - $120.00
$30.00 - $120.00

VISCOSE TUSSAR SILK JACQUARD (75 gsm) #4 (Peace Silk), per 5 meters
$30.00 - $120.00
$30.00 - $120.00

HANDLOOM MATKA GICHA SILK FABRIC LIGHT #3, per 5 meters
$38.00 - $160.00
$38.00 - $160.00

HANDLOOM MATKA GICHA SILK FABRIC #4, per 5 meters
$38.00 - $160.00
$38.00 - $160.00

HANDLOOM MATTY MATKA SILK FABRIC #5, per 5 meters
$40.00 - $360.00
$40.00 - $360.00

HANDLOOM AERI DUPIONI SILK #6, per 5 meters
$40.00 - $225.00
$40.00 - $225.00

HANDLOOM SILK/LINEN MATKA FABRIC #7, per 5 meters
$40.00 - $46.00
$40.00 - $200.00

HANDLOOM MATKA SILK FABRIC #13, per 5 meters
$40.00
$40.00 - $200.00

HANDLOOM PURE MATKA SILK FABRIC #9, per 5 meters
$40.00 - $200.00
$40.00 - $200.00

HANDLOOM COTTON MATKA SILK #11, per 5 meters
$38.00 - $160.00
$38.00 - $160.00

HANDLOOM COTTON KATIA MATKA SILK #12, per 5 meters
$38.00 - $160.00
$38.00 - $160.00

HANDLOOM VISCOSE UPPADA TWILL , 90 GSM, per 5 meters
$33.00 - $135.00
$33.00 - $135.00

HANDLOOM VISCOSE DOLA SILK GOLD, (75 gsm), per 5 meters
$33.00 - $135.00
$33.00 - $135.00

HANDLOOM GAJJI SILK, 60gsm, per 5 meters
$38.00 - $160.00
$38.00 - $160.00

HANDLOOM VISCOSE UPPADA DOTT GOLD, per 5 meters
$29.00 - $115.00
$29.00 - $115.00

HANDLOOM COTTON KATIA (DARK SHADE), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $170.00
$40.00 - $170.00

HANDLOOM MATTY MATKA 4-Ply, per 5 meters
$40.00 - $410.00
$40.00 - $410.00

HANDLOOM LINEN MATKA FABRIC, per 5 meters
$40.00 - $185.00
$40.00 - $185.00

HANDLOOM MATKA GICHA DORUKHA, per 5 meters
$44.00 - $190.00
$44.00 - $190.00

HANDLOOM COTTON KATIA (LIGHT SHADE), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $170.00
$40.00 - $170.00

HANDLOOM SPUN SILK (85 GSM), per 5 meters
$40.00 - $210.00
$40.00 - $210.00
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