tussor
/ˈtʌsər/
noun
- 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.