Do you understand all the terms used above to list and describe Indian textiles? If not, form groups Class 8

Do you understand all the terms used above to list and describe Indian textiles? If not, form groups Class 8

Do you understand all the terms used above to list and describe Indian textiles? If not, form groups of four or five and try to find out more, then compare your findings with the help of your teacher. (Page 100) Class 8

Answer:

Here are some terms used to describe Indian textiles, listed below with their simplest explanation:

1. Cotton: Cotton is a soft, fluffy fiber that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant. It is used to make light and breathable clothes.
2. Silk: Silk is a fine and luxurious fabric that is commonly used to make sarees, suit-salwar, and kurtas. etc.
3. Wool: Wool is a soft, warm fiber taken from the fleece (hair) of animals like Sheep. It is highly used during winters to make sweaters, shawls, mufflers etc.
4. Jute: Jute is a rough yet very strong fiber; used to make sacks, ropes, carpets, and mats.
5. Hemp: Hemp is a very strong natural fiber. It is used to make bags and ròpes.
6. Coir: Coir is a dried fiber taken from the outer husk of coconuts.
7. Muslin: Muslin is a fine cotton; famous in Dhaka (Bangladesh) was used for royal garments and is now used to make regular wear cotton clothes.