Question

What is jamdani?

Answer 1

• A fine muslin on which decorative motifs are woven using a loom is known as Jamdani.
• The decorative motifs were usually in white and grey.
• Usually a mixture of gold and cotton thread were used.
• In the eighteenth century, Dacca in Bangladesh (earlier part of East Bengal), was the main centre of textile production.
• Dacca was famous for Jamdani and Mulmul weaving.
• Lucknow in the United Provinces and Dacca in Bengal were the most important centres for weaving Jamdani.