A lightweight, sheer fabric made of fine silk, it is named after the French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante. Known for its crinkled texture, which absorbs dyes well, it is usually used to make saris, dresses, blouses and gowns.
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A strip of brightly coloured paper, cloth or plastic that is used to craft decorative pieces for festive occasions. The…
A coarse bark cloth made by women of the Gadaba community in Odisha. The fibres are derived from the inner…
The fruit of the black myrobalan plant (Terminalia Chebula), it is used to make a natural dye for textiles such…
Also known as crape, it is a fabric characterised by a rumpled, crimped or rippled surface texture. These effects may…
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A handspun and handwoven textile made of fine yarn that is used as a base fabric for Phulkari or Bagh…
A chemical used in the process of indigo textile dyeing. Indigo is a vat dye, or an insoluble dye, which…