tussor

/ˈtʌsər/
noun
  1. A type of strong, coarse silk fabric made from the cocoons of certain wild silkworms, originally from India and China.
    • The curtains were woven from tussor, giving the room a rustic elegance.
    • She wore a beautiful sari made of tussor silk to the wedding.
    • Tussor is often used for upholstery because of its durability.
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