I am a cotton fabric material belonging to Indian textiles. I am also a plain-woven cotton fabric made in various weights. I get my name from the city of Mosul, Iraq which the Europeans believed to be my place of origin, however, my origin have now proved to have been farther east in particular Dhaka in Bangladesh. Who am I?

Banarasi

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Muslin

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Bandhani

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Kanjivaram

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The correct option is B Muslin
Indian Textile was widely known from ancient times. Indian Cottons and Silk in particular were popular in regions even outside the subcontinent. Muslin from Dhakha was very popular. It is even believed that a particular size of Muslin cloth could fit in a matchbox and even pass through a ring.

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