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Definition of Jamdani
1. n. A silk fabric, with a woven pattern of sprigs of flowers.
Definition of Jamdani
1. Noun. A fabric of fine cotton muslin of Bengali origin, with coloured stripes and patterns. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jamdani
1. muslin woven in a flowery design [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jamdani
Literary usage of Jamdani
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Official Report of the Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-84: Compiled (1885)
"Purchased by the jamdani ashrafi sari ,! a in tin ni ... sari jamdani shada outa
sari jamdani border plain sari ..."
2. The Foundations of Indian Economics by Radhakamal Mukerjee (1916)
"The jamdani, which is the name of the figured muslins, ... The peculiarity of
the jamdani is that it is hand-embroidered in the loom ; its price ranges from ..."
3. Dictionary of Textiles by Louis Harmuth (1915)
"... jamdani—The finest grade of the jamdani (see), having simple dots for patterns.
Sheer—Thin, fine fabrics. Sheeting—1. plain woven, light cotton fabric, ..."
4. Notes on the Industries of the United Provinces by Atul Chandra Chatterjee (1908)
"Many weavers who formerly mada jamdani have taken to th3 manufacture of this kind
of fabric. One of the chief products of the Tanda looms is a ..."
5. The Canadian Monthly and National Review by William White (1872)
"... Shash, Rehani, jamdani or Kun- guru-Cutch, blue and pink These were deemed
amply sufficient for the subsistence of one hundred men for twelve months. ..."
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