The Story of Bengal’s Golden Fabric: Muslin Jamdanis | Heritage Matters #jamdanilovers
Channel: Peepul Tree World (Live History India)
Date: 2019-10-04

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Once worth their weight in gold, the fine Muslin Jamdanis of Bengal almost vanished from looms. What happened & how was this prized weave revived? Catch our new series 'Heritage Matters', where we look at the people and institutions who are working to save our heritage.

Muslin Jamdanis are exquisite fabrics woven with fine cotton and intricate designs. They were once so prized that they were worth their weight in gold. But the colonial era and the industrial revolution almost wiped out this ancient craft from Bengal. How did this happen and how did some dedicated weavers and patrons manage to revive this heritage? Find out in our series ‘Heritage Matters’, where we look at the people and institutions who are working to save our heritage.

The Story of Bengal’s Golden Fabric: Muslin Jamdanis | Heritage Matters #jamdanilovers #jamdani_saree  #jamdaniworld 

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