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Which fabric is known as the 'Queen of Silks'?
Which fabric is known as the 'Queen of Silks'?
What technique is used in the making of Ikat fabric?
What technique is used in the making of Ikat fabric?
Which of the following fabrics is highly translucent?
Which of the following fabrics is highly translucent?
What is a distinctive feature of Paithani Brocade?
What is a distinctive feature of Paithani Brocade?
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Which fabric is traditionally made in Lucknow and involves delicate embroidery?
Which fabric is traditionally made in Lucknow and involves delicate embroidery?
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What natural resource is Pashmina shawl made from?
What natural resource is Pashmina shawl made from?
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The term 'Bandhni' refers to which dyeing technique?
The term 'Bandhni' refers to which dyeing technique?
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Which of the following styles is associated with Kalamkari fabric?
Which of the following styles is associated with Kalamkari fabric?
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Study Notes
Khadi Fabric
- Handspun, hand-woven natural fiber cloth
- Swadeshi fabric
- Made on a spinning wheel called a charkha
Kalamkari Fabric
- Andhra Pradesh
- Hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile
- Two types: Srikalahasti style and Machilipatnam style (using vegetables)
Benarasi Silk Fabric
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Gold and silver brocade or zari (shiny fabric)
Chikankari Emb
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- The word 'Chikan' derived from a Persian word
- Six strands on the right side of the fabric, taken over four threads, and picked up one at a time.
Ikat Fabric
- Odisha and Hyderabad
- Resist dyeing
- Pochampally (Hyderabad) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic weaving cluster of India
Chanderi Fabric
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rich gold border and butis (little motifs)
- Extremely translucent
Paithani Brocade
- Aurangabad, Maharashtra
- Exactly the same design on both sides
- Traditional vines, flowers, fruits and stylized forms of birds (especially peacocks)
Bandhani
- Gujarat (also Rajasthan)
- Dyed in tie & dye style
- Methods include leheriya, mothda, ekdali, trikundi, chaubandi, etc.
- Also known as Bandhej
Patola Fabric
- Patan, Gujarat
- Double ikat
- Known as "Queen of Silks"
Kanjivaram
- Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Korvai method used
- Thick zari and intricate designs
Pashmina Shawls
- Kashmir
- Cream-colored goat's wool
- Pashmina means soft gold in Kashmiri
- Some are hand block-printed
- One of the costliest fabrics
Phulkari
- Punjab
- Translates into flower work
Mysore Silk
- Mysuru, Karnataka
- Plain single color base fabric of 100% pure silk blended
- Narrow strip of gold zari border at both ends
- Two types of looms: Dobby and Jacquard
Jamdani
- West Bengal
- Saris woven using this method are called terchha
- Jamdani means a vase of flowers
Muga Silk
- Assam
- Garo community
- Golden bright hue
Lepcha
- Sikkim
- Earlier used stinging nettle (sisnu plant)
- Colors used: white, red, black, yellow, and green
Kantha
- West Bengal
- Reflective of nature, like the sun, trees, and the universe.
Kunbi Fabric
- Goa
- Designer Wendel Rodricks promoted the fabric at a Fashion Week.
List of Other Fabrics and Places of Origin
- Ajrakh (Gujarat & Rajasthan)
- Narayan peth sari (Maharashtra - Solapur)
- Bagru print (Rajasthan)
- Ilkal sari (Karnataka)
- Mangalgiri fabric (Andhra Pradesh)
- Sangneri Print (Rajasthan)
- Bomkai Sari (Odisha)
- Kashida embroidery (Kashmir)
- Chamba rumal (Himachal Pradesh)
Kota Doria
- Rajasthan
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Test your knowledge on various traditional Indian fabrics, their origins, and unique characteristics. This quiz covers handspun Khadi, intricate Kalamkari, luxurious Benarasi silk, and more. Discover the rich tapestry of India's textile heritage!
