Blopment Langi is an artisan from Meghalaya’s Umdohkha-Nongtluh cluster, skilled in traditional Eri silk spinning and weaving. She carries forward generations-old knowledge, helping preserve Meghalaya's rich sericulture and weaving traditions.
Blopment Langi is an artisan from the Umdohkha-Nongtluh cluster of Meghalaya, working with traditional Eri silk. She is involved in the process of spinning and weaving Eri fibres, carrying forward the skills and knowledge passed down through generations. Through her craft, she contributes to preserving Meghalaya's traditional sericulture and weaving practices.
Eri silk, also known as Ahimsa silk, is traditionally produced in Meghalaya. The Eri silkworm, called Niang Ryndia in Khasi, feeds mainly on castor leaves. Unlike conventional silk, the moth naturally leaves the cocoon before the fibre is collected, making Eri silk a cruelty-free and sustainable textile rooted in Meghalaya's traditions.
Umdohkha-Nongtluh is a village cluster in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, known for Eri silk rearing and weaving. The cluster is part of the wider Umden-Diwon Eri silk region, where traditional knowledge of sericulture, spinning and weaving is passed down through generations. Women play an important role in sustaining this craft and livelihood.
Eri silk is used to create a variety of traditional and contemporary products, including shawls, stoles, sarees, scarves, jackets, bags, and home furnishings. Its soft texture, warmth, and natural appearance make it suitable for everyday wear as well as handcrafted lifestyle products.
Eri silk has an ancient history, with its tradition believed to date back to around 2500 BCE. For generations, women in Meghalaya have preserved the craft of sericulture. They spin the short Eri fibres into yarn by hand, carrying forward a traditional skill closely connected with their culture and way of life.
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Email: blopmentlangi@gmail.com
