What is Murshidabad silk and where can it be bought wholesale?

Murshidabad silk is a traditional handwoven silk fabric from Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is one of the oldest and finest silk traditions in India, with a history dating back to Mughal times when Murshidabad was a major center of Bengal silk trade.

Characteristics:

• Naturally lustrous, slightly textured (similar to tussar but finer)
• Typically cream or off-white in natural state, can be dyed in various colors
• Lightweight with natural sheen — different from Banarasi heavy silk
• Often has subtle zari border or jamdani-style motifs

Wholesale access: Primarily available at Kolkata textile markets (Rabindra Sarani, Burrabazar area) and from Murshidabad-based weavers directly. Limited online wholesale availability. For Surat-sourced silk sarees at wholesale, WholesaleCatalogz.com stocks silk-look and silk-blend sarees.