Glossary

population of tribal origins, out of caste

 Non-violence silk in which the caterpillar comes out of the cocoon. The broken thread must be re-knotted in spinning. It is also called Matka silk, worn in religious ceremonies, as it is nonviolent.

Indian state of central south east with the coast on the Bay of Bengal, Coromandel Coast.

Indian state of north east India.

Indian state of north east India.

silk brocade with scenes from Indian epics Bengal state north east India.

nomadic population of central India

state of north-east India into which the Ganges flows, Fine fabrics of cotton muslin, raw silk and Brocades, Khadi.

north central state India

method for printing fabrics, with motifs carved in wooden blocks, dipped in colours and pressed on the fabric, for the different decorations.