Jhalar

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A strip of brightly coloured paper, cloth or plastic that is used to craft decorative pieces for festive occasions. The strips are often shaped into flowers or other repeating patterns and are strung together against a wall.

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Georgette

A lightweight, sheer fabric made of fine silk, it is named after the French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante. Known…

Chaunsa Khaddar

A handspun and handwoven textile made of fine yarn that is used as a base fabric for Phulkari or Bagh…

Alizarin

An organic compound found in the roots of some madder plants and the chay plant (Oldenlandia umbrella), all belonging to…

Hemp

Textile fibre derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, which also yields oilseeds, and leaves and flowers with psychoactive properties…

Stucco

A type of fine plaster or coating material used to cover walls and ceilings with decorative patterns, it is also…

Chiffon

A lightweight, woven fabric popular for its shimmery and translucent appearance, it was historically considered a luxury textile as it…

stop bath

An acidic solution that is used to stop the development of photographic film once it is sufficiently developed. It acts…

Voile

Derived from the French word for "veil," it is a thin, sheer, lightweight cotton fabric, usually blended with polyester. It…