Tussar is the silk that keeps its wild side — a natural gold glow, a dry, crisp texture and an earthy grace no mill fabric can copy. Explore 360+ tussar silk sarees, from hand-painted to Banarasi-woven.
Wild Silk from Jharkhand and Bengal
Tussar — kosa in Chhattisgarh, desi tussar across Jharkhand and Bengal — is a wild silk reeled from cocoons gathered on asan and arjuna trees rather than farmed mulberry. Because the yarn is hand-reeled and only lightly processed, it keeps its warm honey-gold base tone, so every dyed tussar carries a deeper, earthier cast. Bhagalpur, the silk city on the Ganga, remains the craft's heart, its looms turning this rustic yarn into featherlight drapes.
Tussar Saree Prices at MySilkLove
Prices shown are regular list prices — seasonal offers applied automatically at checkout often bring them lower.
| Price band |
What you get |
| Under ₹4,000 |
Entry tussar silk drapes with Kalamkari-print pallus, starting around ₹3,050. |
| ₹4,000 – ₹5,000 |
Printed and hand-finished tussar — Madhubani, kantha-inspired and digital prints on the textured silk base. |
| ₹5,000 – ₹6,000 |
Handloom tussar silk in solid natural tones, where the slubs and gold sheen take centre stage. |
| ₹6,000 – ₹6,650 |
Banarasi handloom tussar and fine woven pieces — the collection tops out around ₹6,650. |
Where a Tussar Saree Shines
Office and Workwear
Tussar's matte, textured surface reads quietly polished rather than flashy. Muted naturals — beige, sage, rust — with a slim woven border carry a full workday with ease.
Festive Gatherings and Ceremonies
Banarasi-woven tussar brings zari work to that warm gold ground, giving you festive richness that stays lighter on the shoulder than heavy brocades.
Cultural Evenings and Art Events
Hand-painted, Madhubani and Kalamkari-pallu tussars are wearable folk art — natural conversation pieces for exhibitions, recitals and gallery evenings.
Thoughtful Gifting
A tussar in a classic earthy tone suits every age and frame, and its handcrafted story makes the gift feel personal.
How to Identify Genuine Tussar
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Natural gold sheen: tilt the saree in daylight — real tussar glows a warm, slightly uneven gold; a flat, white, glassy sparkle points to a synthetic imitation.
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Textured slubs: run your fingers along the body — genuine tussar has natural thick-and-thin irregularities in the yarn; a perfectly smooth surface is a mill-made copy.
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Ghicha weft: many weaves show ribbed, slightly coarse weft lines of hand-reeled ghicha yarn — a hallmark of authentic tussar craft.
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The crisp hand: scrunch a corner gently — tussar feels dry and springy and opens with a soft rustle, unlike limp polyester.
Tussar Glossary
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Kosa: the Chhattisgarhi name for tussar silk, often used for the deepest natural-gold variety.
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Ghicha: thick, hand-reeled tussar yarn drawn from pierced cocoons, giving a rustic, ribbed texture.
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Bhagalpur: the Bihar weaving city on the Ganga known as India's silk city, famous for tussar.
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Desi tussar: indigenous wild tussar reared on forest trees, prized for its deeper tone and texture.
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Slub: the natural thick-thin variation in hand-reeled silk yarn — a mark of authenticity, not a defect.
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Kantha: the Bengal running-stitch tradition often worked over tussar bodies.
Care and styling: dry-clean your tussar, air it in shade after wear, store it folded in muslin away from perfume sprays, and let a contrast silk blouse and temple jewellery do the talking.
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Sourced directly from Jharkhand and Bengal weaving clusters — every saree ships quality-checked with a blouse piece, free shipping above ₹999 and easy returns.
