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Dressing in cotton and silk apparels are not any new affair to mankind rather spinning yarn and weaving clothes is the long honored tradition running down the centuries since last 5000 years ago. Description in the Vedic literature (Hindu Scripture) and evidence from the ancient 'Harappan' civilization (in undivided India) speaks volume for the garments' story so far. Besides this, revival of some costumes of antiquity from the 'Tomb of the Fostat' in  Egypt and and in European countries stands for it self that how old the work is. The printing and dyeing techniques of garments were also known to the people of early days. And some primeval historians have witnessed the international trade among the ancient civilization. Yet, cotton was used in the ancient civilization of India where the people of; Mahenjodaro and Harappa were known spinning and weaving cotton textile products since the year one. By passage of time, many Asian countries like China, Philippines, Japan and also some European countries had began using cotton fabrics. The multicolored glaze printing or chintz too were practiced by them and there. Silk is believed to be originated from Mongolia a small Asian country across the boarder of China and Afganisthan.It was first transmitted to China and then to India. But in course of time, India had started growing high quality silk of its own. Some states of India like Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Utter Pradesh are very famous for their rich quality of muslin and silk and magnificent work of art. British East Indian company had started exporting cotton and silk far and wide towards the end of 17th century. And also they have been tried to strangle the art by torturing the artisans of Indian origin who were causing European works to be overlooked. The superb quality hand loom products from India was the center of attraction the the textile market across the globe. The muslin master pieces of Dhaka (India presently in Bangladesh was the utbest and make less. Its only two hundred years back spinning of cotton as well as silk has has been mechanized instead of hand spinning and weaving. Still, Mechanized means of weaving have not been replaced the hand spun clothes which are existing yet. Albeit, modern technologies and machines had forced some of the items towards the road of extinct and the resources have been diverted towards them selves.. In spite of all this hindrances and obstacles some of the weavers and spinners are struggling to survive till date. Usage of a special kind of hand loom fabric called 'Khadad' or 'Khaki' in India is one of the vivid example of the consequences. For this time being, handcrafted textile products are flood in some market. Silk and cotton sari, chintz, cotton shirts, cardigans, pullovers, and many usable and decorative products are liked by all.


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