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Jamdani: Heritage of Bengali Muslin by Shakil Ahmed is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Jamdani is a fine muslin textile produced in Bangladesh for centuries using a mixture of cotton and gold thread. It was historically patronized by Mughal emperors but declined under British rule. In recent years, production has witnessed a revival in Bangladesh. Jamdani weaving was declared intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2013 and received geographical indication status in 2016, recognizing it as uniquely associated with Bangladesh.

Author

Shakil Ahmed

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