Has climate change complicated silkworm rearing in Meghalaya?

Women weavers in Meghalaya’s Ri Bhoi district have traditionally reared silkworms. However, colder winters due to climate change have made the process more difficult.

Watch them explain how they feed and care for the silkworms, and weave the cocoons into delicate threads.

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