Tunzeb

TUNZEB

A name derived from the Persian words Tun, " the body " and Zeb " an ornament." Made 26-in. by 20 yards, 800 to 1,900 warp threads, weighing 10 to 18-oz. The cloth is made on hand looms from fine cotton yams and is a very costly muslin of fine quality. Known later as Tanjeb. The English Tanjibs have taken its place.