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Origin · Assam

Where Eri silk begins.

In the humid quiet of Assam, Eri silkworms spin open cocoons — the only silk that can be harvested without harm.

Eri silkPeace silk
Chapter 01 · 0—12%

Where Eri silk begins.

Eri silkworms from the Brahmaputra valley. Open cocoons mean no boiling — peace silk rooted in Assam.

Why Eri →
Chapter 02 · 12—25%

Spun by hand, not mills.

Hands draw filament into thread — tension felt through fingertips, not dials.

See the hands →
Chapter 03 · 25—56% · Core

The loom as archive.

Shuttle, warp, weft — motifs from Naga shawls and Ahom geometry carry memory in every pick.

Hornbill & Ahoms →
Chapter 04 · 56—69%

Every thread has a hand behind it.

Hand embroidery fixes the motif — slow, precise, human. No duplicated faces, no floating tools.

Meet the hands →
Chapter 05 · 69—100% · Reveal

For contemporary living.

From loom to home — warm, editorial, culturally grounded. Cushions, curtains, textiles for daily living.

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How it is made — From cocoon to home

Slow-made in Northeast India, lived-in worldwide.

Xaal Xuta brings the looms, materials and stories of Northeast India into contemporary living spaces. Not fast décor — a journey you can feel in the hand.

Eri silkworm open cocoon — peace silk from Assam
Eri · Peace silk

01. Rear & Harvest

Open-ended Eri cocoons harvested without harm — regionally rooted, ethically produced. [Source: brand details.txt]

AssamOrigin
Wild-fedCastor leaves
Hand spinning Eri silk filament on charkha
Hand-spun

02. Spin & Dye

Hand-spun filaments, low-impact dyes. Tension judged by feel, not machine gauge.

“Thread is memory.” — artisan note (Not available — placeholder)

Handloom weaving Naga Hornbill motif on frame loom
Loom · 10s

03. Weave & Embroider

Loom set-up, shuttle, warp/weft, then hand embroidery fixes indigenous motifs. Tools visible, no teleportation.

Hornbill Collection An Ode to the Ahoms
Collections — Editorial, not seasonal

The Woven Edit & Icons.

Hornbill cushion — Eri silk handloom 45x45cm
Hornbill Collection

Hornbill Cushion — Eri silk & cotton

Handwoven with Naga motif insert. 45×45cm. Materials: Eri silk blend (Not available — draft)

€89 Not available
Ahom curtain — natural Eri silk 140x250cm
An Ode to the Ahoms

Ahom Curtain — natural eri

Light-filtering, Ahom geometry. 140×250cm. Dimensions Not available — draft.

On request
Woven throw — indigo dyed Eri silk 130x180cm
The Woven Edit

Woven Throw — indigo dyed

Hand-spun Eri, indigo over-dye. 130×180cm.

€149
Hornbill table runner — hand-embroidered Eri silk
Hornbill

Table Runner — embroidered

Hand-embroidered border, eri base.

€64
Ahom wall panel — loom-framed Eri silk textile
Ahoms

Wall Panel — loom-framed

Framed textile, limited. Price/availability Not available.

Not available
Modern living room with Xaal Xuta Eri silk textiles
Woven Edit

Living Set — lookbook

Curated for contemporary homes — see header film.

All prices indicative. Inventory/pricing marked Not available = draft, approval required (per skill). No payment handled on this frontend — handoff to commerce platform when live.

Materials — Eri silk, regionally rooted

Eri silk: the textile that breathes.

Open cocoons, non-violent harvest, hollow fibre that insulates warm in winter and cool in summer — ideal for diverse climates. Blended with cotton for drape, or kept pure for slub texture.

PeaceNo boiling
HollowThermoregulating
HandloomSlow-made

Every thread has a hand behind it — Xaal Xuta central thought (`brand details.txt:18`).

Ask about fabric swatches
Close-up Eri silk texture — hollow fibre thermoregulating

Care & Provenance

Care: dry clean or hand wash cold. Provenance: Assam, Nagaland, wider Northeast. Certifications: Not available — draft.

Low-impact dyes (Not available — verification pending).

Artisans — Real weavers, real stories

No duplicated faces. No costume stereotypes.

Xaal Xuta works with weavers across Assam and Nagaland. Names, portraits and pay methodology held until rights-confirmed. We show process accurately — shuttle, warp, weft, hand tension — and avoid invented claims.

Weaver collective, Assam

Portrait Not available — rights pending. Role: Eri spinning, loom warp.

Pending approval

Embroiderer, Nagaland

Motif custodian — Hornbill geometry. Name Not available.

Not available

Founder note

“We sell the journey from loom to living room.” Brand brief verified.

Provided and verified
All people/places claims shown are brand-details verified only. Any additional names/testimonials/cultural motifs will remain Not available until you supply licensed portraits and consents.
Journal — Not available

A living craft story, not a trend.

Warm, refined, editorial — for homes that keep pieces for decades. When the lookbook is ready, it will live here.

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Enquire — Get in touch

Bring Xaal Xuta home.

Book a video consult, request swatches, or ask for trade pricing. Form posts to Not available endpoint — replace with your email/CRM.

Reach us: Replies within 1 business day · Swatches on request · Shipping · Returns

Shipping & Delivery

From loom to door

Slow-made — weaving to dispatch 2–4 weeks (Not available — draft). Courier tracked where available (DHL/UPS). Tracking provided.

Shipping regions: To be confirmed. Carbon: Not available.

Costs

Shipping costs calculated at checkout. Taxes/duties where applicable — draft, approval required.

Not available — pricing matrix pending

Returns & Refunds

Made-to-order textiles may be excluded where lawfully disclosed pre-contract — will be marked at checkout. Commercial note: swatches non-returnable.

Exact exclusions/care labels must be approved by counsel before launch. Current text is Not available/draft.

Contact & Studio

Studio — Assam

Address Not available — pending.

WhatsApp: Not available
Email: hello@xaalxuta.example (Not available)
Hours: IST.

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Trade & Hospitality

For designers, hotels and trade enquiries — bespoke sizes and hospitality collections on request.

Enquire for details

FAQ

Is Eri silk suitable for curtains?

Yes — holds drape, thermoregulates, diffuses light. Best in natural/dyed Eri, handloom breadth limitations apply (Not available — dimensions).

Do you ship worldwide?

Goal is worldwide tracked courier — duties where applicable. Exact courier/rate TBD.

Can I order swatches?

Yes — select swatches in enquiry. Shipping costs to be confirmed — placeholder.

What is peace silk?

Eri is peace silk — open-ended cocoons are harvested without boiling the pupa. Non-violent, breathable, slightly slubby, hollow fibre that insulates.

Privacy

Controller: Xaal Xuta (Not available — imprint). DPO: Not available. Lawful basis: consent (newsletter) and contract (enquiry). Data sharing: form destination Not available — retention, DPA, SCCs: Not available — draft. You have rights to access/rectify/erase.

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Terms & Conditions

Business customer: Xaal Xuta (details Not available). Contract formation upon order confirmation. Prices as displayed; availability until sold. Text is Not available/draft — requires counsel approval before launch.

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