What was the condition of Indian textile industry in 18th and 19th century
Answers
Explanation:
The industrial revolution took place in 18th to 19th century with impetus from cotton industry. Though raw material for the cotton industry (raw cotton) couldn’t be produced in Britain at all and had to be imported thousand miles from America and later on from Asia. Origin of cotton industry traces back to 17th century. British had to wear uncomfortable clothes made up of either wool or leather in hot summer days. But as cotton clothes were introduced to them which were comfortable to wear in summer, it gained popularity among common people. Demand for printed and painted fabrics rose up and this attractiveness of the comfortable cotton material produced threat in the traditional woolen industry. Hence to squeeze the competition from exported Indian clothes, petition was filled in the parliament.
Please please mark my answer the brainliest answer.
Answer:
The Indian textile that flooded Europe during the 18th century was called chintz, which was a woven fabric made from cotton that was used to create everything from window drapes to furniture upholstery. Chintz could be dyed with madder dye to create designs of flowers for curtains and sofas that seemingly glowed red.