Glossary Terms

Our glossary is a useful information point to discover the world of Indian fabrics.

Adiwasi

population of tribal origins, out of caste

Ahimsa silk

 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.

Andhra Pradesh

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

Assam

Indian state of north east India.