A farmer prepares his Muga Silkworms to be released on a Som...

SIVASAGAR, ASSAM, INDIA - 2014/08/31: A farmer prepares his Muga Silkworms to be released on a Som tree (Machilus Bombycina) in the Bakata village in Sivasagar district of Eastern Assam state. Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea assamensis endemic to Assam. The life cycle of Muga Silkworms lasts for 50 days in summer and maximum 150 days during winter. The larvae of these moths feed on som (Machilus bombycina) leaves. The silk produced is known for its glossy fine texture and durability. Muga Sulkworm farming is one of the most profitable businesses in the Indian Assam state as the product has a high market value. Muga, the unique golden-yellow silk of Assam was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) registration in 2007. (Photo by Luit Chaliha/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
SIVASAGAR, ASSAM, INDIA - 2014/08/31: A farmer prepares his Muga Silkworms to be released on a Som tree (Machilus Bombycina) in the Bakata village in Sivasagar district of Eastern Assam state. Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea assamensis endemic to Assam. The life cycle of Muga Silkworms lasts for 50 days in summer and maximum 150 days during winter. The larvae of these moths feed on som (Machilus bombycina) leaves. The silk produced is known for its glossy fine texture and durability. Muga Sulkworm farming is one of the most profitable businesses in the Indian Assam state as the product has a high market value. Muga, the unique golden-yellow silk of Assam was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) registration in 2007. (Photo by Luit Chaliha/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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