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What are the types of silk found in the world, which is the most significant variety of silk in India?

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Mainly there are four types of natural silk produced around the world: Mulberry silk, Eri silk, Tasar silk and Muga silk.

Among them, mulberry silk is the most popular variety, which contributes around 79% of the country's silk production.

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