Textiles
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This invention was created for a variety of reasons. The reason it was needed though, was to provide clothing. Before textiles, clothing was made from animal skins. Textiles began to be made as the knowledge of fibers grew. The styles and traditions of textiles further grew and developed as time went on.
This invention was created for a variety of reasons. The reason it was needed though, was to provide clothing. Before textiles, clothing was made from animal skins. Textiles began to be made as the knowledge of fibers grew. The styles and traditions of textiles further grew and developed as time went on.
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How Was It Made?
How Was It Made?
Textiles were made from fibers like cotton. Cotton was cleaned and spun on spindles to be made into yarn. The yarn would then be used in a loom to create the fabric. After that process, the fabric could be decorated by being block-printed, dyed, stitched, etc.
Impact On This Civilization
Impact On This Civilization
The development of textiles by ancient India had a significant impact in that it added another characteristic to Indian (and other civilizations) cultures and traditions, and was a big part of trade. Without textiles, trade and the economy would be at a low. Cultures would also have much less diversity. Textiles help shape the life we have today.
Impact On Later Civilizations
Impact On Later Civilizations
Textiles became a big part of trade in ancient India and other countries. In the 16th and 17th century, textile trade was big in southeastern Asia (Pandey, 2005). Textiles provided everyday wear along with being a way to represent culture. The trade of textiles helped keep the economy stable while also providing for the demand of a luxury market.
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What Else Made This Invention Important?
What Else Made This Invention Important?
Textiles became a significant part of cultures around the world including ancient Indian cultures. Different places have different styles of textiles that make them special to that place. In ancient India, patterns, dyes, and different types of stitches were some ways they made their textiles special. Places may have traditional textiles that can be used for ceremonies and special occasions. One type of these is block-printed textiles. Textiles help make cultures diverse from others.
Other Interesting Websites:
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/44145837
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/44158400
- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.1045554/full
You may find these interesting if you want a deeper look into the textiles invention.
Other Interesting Websites:
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/44145837
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/44158400
- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.1045554/full
You may find these interesting if you want a deeper look into the textiles invention.
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This textile was made for the Festival of Cows (called Gopashtami) in the late 18th century (Sardar, 2003).
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This style of dyed textile is known as a palampore. This is the Hindi word for bed cover (Sardar, 2003).
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