Discuss the state of cloth production India in the 18th century
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When you combine human ingenuity with the spirit of human invention, the results can inspire beauty, wonder, and awe-inspiring examples of culture and civilization. One such example of this glorious combination is what we call textiles. Textiles are any natural fiber, such as cotton or hemp, that can be manufactured or woven into fabric, such as yarn, rope, lace, and tapestries.
Textiles have evolved right alongside mankind, from nets fashioned from animal hairs during the Stone Age to spun fabric to make clothing and sails for ships during the Neolithic. To see a brief history of textiles, check out this timeline below:
4th Century BC: Linen/Wool Tapestries - Egypt
2nd Century BC: Dyed Fabric - Roman Empire
600s CE: Tie-Dye Silks - China
1500s CE: Felt Cloths - Mughal Empire
By the 1700s, trade had increased between civilizations, and with that came the exchange of different textiles between cultures. 18th century textiles, distinctive of individual cultures, were signs of wealth. They were transported to faraway areas, bringing aspects of other cultures along with them, notably Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian culture.