Morus alba
Pat silk or White pat silk, Mulberry silk of Assam (Assamese: ) is a variety of domestic silk in Assam, India. It is usually brilliant white or off-white in colour. Its cloth can dry in shadow. The larvae of the "Pat Silkworm's" preferred food is "nuni" (white Mulberry plant: "Morus alba") leaves. The silk has a natural white tint and is known for its durability and glossy texture. Pat silk, like other Assam silks, is used in products like mekhelas, chadars and other textiles.