Introduction Handloom history in India can be traced back to Indus Valley civilization. Several era of Indian history mentions the flourishing trade of textiles in domestic as well as export markets. India is currently the world’s largest producer of handloom products. Among the products produced in India, the most celebrated ones include Jamdani, Ikkat, Kota, Banarasi and Patola. Silk has a long history in India, where it is considered a symbol of royalty and prestige, a "pure fabric" used for all religious, ritual and ceremonial occasions. Silk weaving in India is more of tradition than the profession. Silk is a highly valued natural fibre, famous for its look, luster and elegancy. India is the single producer of all the commercial varieties of silks. India is also the largest consumer of silk in the world. Silk weaving is carried-out in many clusters of India to weave mainly Silk Sarees and dress materials. The tradition of wearing silk sarees for marriages and other auspicious ceremonies is a custom in India. Silk is considered to be a symbol of royalty and historically silk was used primarily by the upper classes. Silk garments and sarees produced in Kanchipuram, Pochampally, Dharmavaram, Mysore, Arani in the south India, Banaras in the north, and Murshidabad in the east India are globally well recognized. Silk dress materials exclusively produced are being used through-out India to make salwar-kameez. The other silk products woven in north-eastern India are unique such as Mekhla and Patani (lower wear of the women similar to Saree), Chaddar (upper wear of the women similar to dupatta), Riha (ornamented towel wrapped around waist), Gamocha (towel), Dhoti (lower wear of men), Bedspreads, Shirts (coats and Kurta), Ladies tops, Shawls, Stoles, Sweaters and Blankets. Eri silk is generally used to produce Bedspreads, Shawls, Stoles, Coats, Kurta (Shirts), Blankets and similar winter wear garments. Muga silk is mainly used to manufacture Mekhla, Chadder and Sarees. This course material covers the entire range of silk weaving activities along with preparatory processes and its importance. The flow chart of events associated with silk weaving is provided herewith for reference. Process flow chart of Silk Weaving