madras — /məˈdræs/ (say muh dras) noun 1. a light cotton fabric with cords set at intervals or with woven stripes or figures, often of another colour, used for shirts, etc. 2. Also, madras muslin. a thin curtain fabric of a light, gauze like weave with… …
madras — (adj.) 1833, in reference to the former Indian state of Madras (modern Chennai, a Tamil name), from which this type of bright colored muslin cloth was exported. The British fort there dates from 1639; the name sometimes is said to be from Skt.… … Etymology dictionary
Muslin — Woman s muslin dress, Europe, c. 1855. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.2007.211.755. Muslin (English pronunciation: /ˈmʌslɨn/, or less frequently: (/ˈmjuːslɨn/) is a loosely woven cotton fabric originated in Bangla … Wikipedia
Economy of ancient Tamil country — The economy of the ancient Tamil country (Sangam era: 200 BCE – 200 CE) describes the ancient economy of a region in southern India that covers the present day stateTamil Nadu. The main economic activities were agriculture, weaving, pearl fishery … Wikipedia
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Gangaridai — was the name of a kingdom in 300 BC in what is now the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. It was described by the Greek traveller Megasthenes in his work Indica. The Greek and Latin historians suggested that Alexander the Great withdrew… … Wikipedia
Nair — This article is about a Hindu caste. For other uses, see Nair (disambiguation). Nair soldiers attending the King of Cochin: A 16th Century European portrait. Nair (/ˈnɑː.jər/), also known a … Wikipedia
Coffee preparation — For the agricultural and industrial processes for producing whole coffee beans, see Coffee processing. Coffee preparation is the process of turning coffee beans into a beverage. While the particular steps needed vary with the type of coffee… … Wikipedia
Beary — Infobox Ethnic group group = Bearys of Tulunadu poptime = 1,500,000+ [ [http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/13/stories/2007101361130300.htm Newspaper: The Hindu, Saturday, Oct 13, 2007] ] popplace = Tulunadu, Dakshina Kannada, Chikmagalur district,… … Wikipedia
Nainsook — Cotton was often used to make Bias Tape in the 50 s and 60 s. Nainsook is a fine, soft muslin fabric, often to used to make babies clothing. See also Lawn cloth … Wikipedia
History of Bangladesh — Bangladesh became one of the last major nation states following its secession in 1971 from the nation of Pakistan, which achieved its independence from the British Empire along with India in (1947). The region s history combines Indo Aryan,… … Wikipedia
