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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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