Indian muslin

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• Muslin — Woman s muslin dress, Europe, c. 1855. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.2007.211.755. Muslin (English pronunciation: /ˈmʌslɨn/, or less frequently: (/ˈmjuːslɨn/) is a loosely woven cotton fabric originated in Bangla …   Wikipedia

• muslin — /muz lin/, n. a cotton fabric made in various degrees of fineness and often printed, woven, or embroidered in patterns, esp. a cotton fabric of plain weave, used for sheets and for a variety of other purposes. [1600 10; < F mousseline < It… …   Universalium

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• northern Mexican Indian — ▪ people Introduction  member of any of the aboriginal peoples inhabiting northern Mexico.       The generally accepted ethnographic definition of northern Mexico includes that portion of the country roughly north of a convex line extending from… …   Universalium

• doria — ˈdōrēə noun ( s) Etymology: Hindi ḍoriyā, from ḍor line, cord : a striped Indian muslin …   Useful english dictionary

• gurrah — /gurˈə/ noun A coarse Indian muslin ORIGIN: Hindi gārhā thick …   Useful english dictionary

• jāmdānī — ▪ Indian textile art  type of figured muslin that is one of the greatest accomplishments of the Indian weaver. The origins of figured muslin are not clear; it is mentioned in Sanskrit literature of the Gupta period (4th–6th century AD). It is… …   Universalium

• chikan work — ▪ Indian art Hindi  Chikankārī   delicate, fine Indian embroidery done in white cotton threads on plain muslin. The ancient history of this style is uncertain, but it is known that in the 18th century it was introduced from the state of Bengal… …   Universalium

• dress — /dres/, n., adj., v., dressed or drest, dressing. n. 1. an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece. 2. clothing; apparel; garb: The dress of the 18th century was colorful. 3. formal attire. 4. a particular… …   Universalium

• Economy of ancient Tamil country — The economy of the ancient Tamil country (Sangam era: 200 BCE – 200 CE) describes the ancient economy of a region in southern India that covers the present day stateTamil Nadu. The main economic activities were agriculture, weaving, pearl fishery …   Wikipedia