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Definition: JAMDANI

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A silk fabric, with a woven pattern of sprigs of flowers.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Jamdani" is a common misspelling or typo for: Jordan, Jamaica, Camden, Madman, Armani, Adman, Jading, Kaman, Amana, Hamden.

Date "Jamdani" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Note: Jamdani \Jam"da*ni\, noun. silk fabric, with woven pattern of sprigs of flowers. [Written also jamdanee.]. (references)


Extended Definition: JAMDANI

Jamdani

Jamdani is a fine hand woven cotton cloth made in Bangladesh and sold in the historical corner of Baily Road, Dhaka. Though mostly used for saris, Jamdani is also used for scarves and handkerchiefs. Jamdani is believed to be a fusion of the ancient cloth-making techniques of Bengal (perhaps 2,000 years old) with the muslins produced by Bengali Muslims since the 14th century. Jamdani is the most expensive product of Dhaka looms since it requires the most lengthy and dedicated labor of the highest quality.

Jamdani patterns are mostly of geometric, plants, and floral designs and are said to originate due to Persian and Mughal fusion thousands of years ago. Due to the exquisite pain-staking methodology required, only aristocrats and royal families were able to afford such luxuries.

Jamdani, one of the oldest forms of cottage industry in Bangladesh, was once was a dying trade. It was successfully revived due to the pioneering work of entrepreneurs such as Monira Emdad. Tangail Saree Kutir along with other sari stores on Baily Road, strive to support the thousands of weavers of Bangladesh who have struggled to keep this age old tradition and fashion alive.

External links

  • Tangail Saree Kutir, Baily Road - External Source - 1 [1], 2 [2], 3 [3]

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Jamdani". Image Credit.
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