Weaving
In the interest of the reader new to the world of textiles a simple explanation of the commonest terms of weaving at the outset may be helpful. Weaving is done by interlacing two yarns.
Silkworm
SILK - "THE SPIT OF A WORM"
The silk used in the production of handloom sarees in Tamil Nadu is Mulberry silk that is, silk produced by the "Bombyx mori" silk worm, a complete domesticated species. Silk moths have only one purpose in their lives: to produce eggs. Once they have mated, the male dies shortly after.