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What kinds of cloth had a large market in Europe?

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The printed cotton cloth called Chintz, cossaes or khassa and bandanna had a large market in Europe.

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What is jamdani?

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Jamdani is a fine muslin on which decorative motifs are woven on the loom, typically in grey and white.

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What is bandanna?

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Bandanna is a brightly coloured and printed scarf for the neck or head. Originally, the term derived from the word ‘bandhna’ and referred to a variety of brightly coloured cloth produced through a method of tying and dying.

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Who are the Agaria?

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A group of men and women carrying basket-loads of iron are known as the Agaria.