Saturday, August 7, 2010

Mughal Era



The Mughals were great admirers and patrons of such elegant artistic handmade fabrics. During the Mughal era Jamdani weaving reach it's golden age as weavers were given the highest regards. Wearing Jamdani fabric was a privilege that only nobility and royalty could afford due to the lengthy and difficult weaving procedures involved in it's manufacturing. The Mughal Emperor Aurangjeb was said to be so fond of the 'Jamdani' that one had to seek royal permission before daring to wear the pracious fabric!

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