Metamorphic rock with large grains typically visible to the naked eye, and generally easy to break into flakes or sheets. Schist rocks vary widely in composition and colour, but are usually somewhat lustrous due to the presence of the mineral mica.
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Paper coated with a photosensitive emulsion, used for making photographic prints, usually in a darkroom. It is first exposed to…
A strip of brightly coloured paper, cloth or plastic that is used to craft decorative pieces for festive occasions. The…
A lightweight, woven fabric popular for its shimmery and translucent appearance, it was historically considered a luxury textile as it…
Moulded terracotta tiles popularly used on sloping roofs in India, first manufactured in 1864–65 by the Basel Mission Tile Works…
Textile fibre derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, which also yields oilseeds, and leaves and flowers with psychoactive properties…
An organic compound found in the roots of some madder plants and the chay plant (Oldenlandia umbrella), all belonging to…
Fibre derived from the hair of Angora goats, it is used to make mohair yarn and fabric. It is known…
A traditional Indian handmade paper produced from khadi rags.