tussur
/ˈtʌsər/
noun
- A type of coarse, strong silk produced by certain Asian silkworms, or the fabric made from it.
- She wore a beautiful scarf made of tussur silk, which had a rich golden-brown color.
- The artisan carefully dyed the tussur threads using natural plant-based colors.
- Tussur fabric is known for its durability and slightly rough texture.
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