Tussar/ Kosa silk is best known for its pure and rich texture and natural golden yellow colour. However with the introduction to chemical dyes, range of coloures have increased significantly. Murshidabad in West Bengal and Bhagalpur are the largest producer of tussar silk in India. Genuineness of tussar silk is tested by burning the silk threads that gives the smell of burning hair.Kantha stitch, hand block print, jamdani work, madhubani shetch, etc are common patterns on tussar silk saree.
