12 Questions
What type of silk is known for being coarse and twisted into two strands for the warp?
Spun Silk
Which term refers to the pictorial designs in Banarasi fabric?
TASVIR
What does the term 'Kin' mean in Chinese, as mentioned in the text?
Gold
Which type of fabric is reversible and has colorful extra weft silk yarn over it to create patterns?
Tanchoi Sari
Which type of design in Banarasi fabric is outlined or filled with silken thread, as per the text?
Minakari Motif
Which community was inspired by Chinese patterns in Surat, leading to the creation of Tanchoi fabric?
Parsi Community
What is the main material used in creating the best brocade known as Kinkhab?
Gold and Silver threads
Which of the following designs is characterized by natural vegetation spread across the field of the sari?
Jangala designs
In Banarasi brocade saris, what motif has a strong influence from the Mughal era?
Ganga Jamuna motif
Which type of sari features a satin base and colorful extra weft silk yarn creating patterns over the fabric?
Tanchoi Sari
Which term refers to the delicate thin border sari with an overall creeper motif?
Reshan Buti Sari
What is the primary difference between Surat's Tanchoi fabric and Banaras Butidar fabric?
The weaving technique
Test your knowledge on Banarasi fabric and brocade with this quiz! Explore the history, types, and designs of Banarasi silk, cotton, gold and silver threads. Learn about spun silk, Katan, Zari, and various intricate designs like Tasvir, Phulwar, Butidar, and more.
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