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Unlike any other fabric, muga silk has a naturally lustrous gold sheen. It comes from the cocoons of muga silkworms, which primarily feed on some trees. A sari made with muga silk can cost $6,500, thousands more than other saris. But the caterpillars needed to make it are in danger of disappearing. So what s happening to the muga silkworm? And why is this silk so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Lotus Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9F-u4T7leQ Why Cashmere Is So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fy1suDnO3o Why Coconut Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW-ejnjlj_4 ------------------------------------------------------ #MugaSilk #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/businessinsider BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Boot Camp on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Boot_Camp/3383377771 Why Muga Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider