What is jamdani ?in short
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Jamdani is a fine muslin textile of Bengal, produced for centuries in South Rupshi of Narayanganj district in Bangladesh. The historic production of jamdani was patronized by imperial warrants of the Mughal emperors
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jamdani is a fabric pattern, traditionally from Bengal. it has a bright range of colours and shapes. Early mentions of Jamdani were in the book 'Arthashastra’ (book of economics) by an ancient economist – Kautilya, dating back to 300 AD.
There are historical references from the early and late 19th century by James Taylor and T.N Mukharji respectively, referring to it as figured or flowered Jamdani and Jamdani muslin. Globally, it was one of the finest muslins known. As early as the 9th century Arab geographer Solaiman mentions this fabric in his book Sril Silat-ut-Tawarikh being produced in Rumy which is modern day Bangladesh. The golden age of the Dhaka muslin began in the 17th century with Mughal rule. Trading of Jamdani in Europe, Iran, Armenia thrived. The Mughals and Pathans followed suit, and it was considered a favorite of the royalty.