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Umden Eri Silk Village

Umden, Meghalaya, India

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Overview

Meghalaya's Eri-silk village in Ri-Bhoi, a cluster of weavers producing the peaceful 'Ahimsa' silk you can watch and buy at the loom.

Why visit: Watch traditional Eri-silk rearing and weaving and buy at source.

Things to do

›Eri-silk weaving
›Silk-rearing
›Loom demos
›Silk shopping

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–1,000

Duration

Half day

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