Tag Results: cotton
Living History
The Romance of Indian Muslin
For more than two millennia, Indian muslin, described as ‘woven air’ and ‘evening dew’, was worth its weight in gold. Where did it come from and did the weavers really have their thumbs severed? Here’s an account of how this near-invisible fabric enchanted the world
Snapshort Histories
Bhor Ghat Incline: Triumph & Tragedy
Travelling between Mumbai and Pune wasn’t always a breeze. In the mid-19th century, about 24,000 Indian labourers died while cutting the original path between these two cities. Catch the story of the treacherous Bhor Ghat and the railway line that changed the fortunes of the British
Weaves of India
India’s Imprint on Cotton
India’s has played a crucial role in taking cotton across the world. Find out how, even today, the finest cotton in the world has an India connect.
