"Gingham Gingham is a medium-weight balanced plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn. It is made of carded, medium or fine yarns, where the colouring is on the warp yarns and always along the grain (weft). The name may originate . Alternatively, it is speculated that the fabric now known as ""gingham"" may have been made at Guingamp, a town in Brittany, France, and that the fabric may be named after the town. Some sources say that the name came into English via Dutch. When originally imported into Europe in the 17th century, gingham was a striped fabric,"
"Grameen check Grameen check ( ""gramin chek"" ""rural plaid"") is a type of clothing design that is very popular in Bangladesh, and is rapidly expanding to other countries as well. It mainly constitutes a pattern of squares or rectangles formed from different colors of dyed threads. Clothes with grameen check designs are mainly made of cotton fabric woven in the traditional methods by the cottage-industry workers in Bangladesh. Grameen check was pioneered by Grameen Bank founder and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The clothes and the designs were products of the same small-industry weavers he helped through Grameen"
"they are good at, rather than having to migrate to towns and cities for other jobs. Grameen check Grameen check ( ""gramin chek"" ""rural plaid"") is a type of clothing design that is very popular in Bangladesh, and is rapidly expanding to other countries as well. It mainly constitutes a pattern of squares or rectangles formed from different colors of dyed threads. Clothes with grameen check designs are mainly made of cotton fabric woven in the traditional methods by the cottage-industry workers in Bangladesh. Grameen check was pioneered by Grameen Bank founder and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus."
"Songket Songket is a fabric that belongs to the brocade family of textiles of the Malay world (today, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Southern Thailand). It is hand-woven in silk or cotton, and intricately patterned with gold or silver threads. The metallic threads stand out against the background cloth to create a shimmering effect. In the weaving process the metallic threads are inserted in between the silk or cotton weft (latitudinal) threads in a technique called supplementary weft weaving technique. The term ""songket"" comes from the Malay word ""sungkit"", which means ""to hook"". It has something to do with the"
"Bank. Grameen check designs and clothings have recently become very popular in Bangladesh. Since the fabric is mostly or totally made of cotton, it has proven to be a comfortable clothing for the warm climate of the country. The design has also given the younger generation an opportunity to dress in traditional attire while still representing the present times. Most of the fabric of grameen check comes directly from the traditional weavers of rural Bangladesh. The popularity of grameen check means that these small businesses are thriving and weavers (mostly from traditional weaver families) are earning money from the work"
"during their spare time, and subsequently this traditional skill has enabled them to earn money for their family. Further production areas include the east coast of the Malay Peninsula especially in Terengganu and Kelantan, and in Brunei . Songket Songket is a fabric that belongs to the brocade family of textiles of the Malay world (today, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Southern Thailand). It is hand-woven in silk or cotton, and intricately patterned with gold or silver threads. The metallic threads stand out against the background cloth to create a shimmering effect. In the weaving process the metallic threads are"
"takes months to create; double weave ""ikat"" from the islands of Nusa Tenggara, silk Bugis ""sarong"" from Sulawesi, gold-painted Balinese ""prada"" fabric; shimmering ""kain songket"" from Palembang utilizing silver and gold metallic threads weft in woven cotton or silk ""ikat""; and ""tapis"" weavings from Lampung. Weavings from the 34 provinces utilize different materials, methods, colors and designs. Primarily formed on back looms, weeks or months are spent creating intricate designs for everyday use or ceremonial wear. These weavings are primarily known by the different techniques that are used to create the distinctive designs. The symbolism of the various ethnic groups"
"Sarong A sarong or sarung (; Malay: , formal Indonesian: , colloquial Indonesian: , Tamil: சரம், Arabic: صارون, Sinhalese: සරම; meaning """"sheath"""" in Indonesian and Malay) is a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist, worn in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, and on many Pacific islands. The fabric often has woven plaid or checkered patterns, or may be brightly colored by means of batik or ikat dyeing. Many modern sarongs have printed designs, often depicting animals or plants. Different types of sarongs are worn in different places in the world, notably,"
"and left to soak before it is dried under the sun. after the dye process yarns are further prepared by tying sections to build up the design. Pua Kumbu Pua Kumbu is a traditional patterned multicolored ceremonial cotton cloth used by the Iban people in Sarawak, Malaysia. There are many legends about the origin of Pua Kumbu, all revolving around the characters of Menggin and Dara Tinchin. The story starts with Menggin, an Iban hunter who shot a beautiful bird with his blowpipe. As he ran to retrieve his game, what he found was a woven skirt instead of a"
"Tapis (Indonesian weaving style) Tapis () is a traditional weaving style from Lampung, Indonesia. The word tapis also refers to the resulting cloth. It consists of a striped, naturally-coloured cloth embroidered with warped and couched gold thread. Traditionally using floral motifs, it has numeorus variations. It is generally worn ceremonially, although it can be used as a decoration. It is considered one of the symbols of Lampung. Tapis is generally made by Lampungese women. It consists of a woven, naturally coloured fabric with warped gold and silk embroidery. The gold thread, shaped in stripes, chevrons, and checks, contrasts the colours"
"Khadi Khadi (; IAST: ) or khaddar is handspun, hand-woven natural fiber cloth from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh mainly made out of cotton.. The cloth is usually woven from cotton and may also include silk, or wool, which are all spun into yarn on a spinning wheel called a ""charkha"". It is a versatile fabric, cool in summer and warm in winter. In order to improve the look, khādī/khaddar is sometimes starched to give it a stiffer feel. It is widely accepted in fashion circles. Khadi is being promoted in India by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Ministry of Micro,"
"it was noted: ""There are a few thousand Bagobos, who wear highly decorated clothing made of hemp fiber, all tied-and-dyed into fancy designs, and who further ornament themselves with big metal disks."" Plangi and tritik are Indonesian words, derived from Japanese words, for methods related to tie-dye, and 'bandhna' a term from India, giving rise to the Bandhani fabrics of Rajasthan. Ikat is a method of tie-dyeing the warp or weft before the cloth is woven. Mudmee tie-dye originates in Thailand and neighboring part of Laos. It uses different shapes and colors from other types of tie-dye, and the colors"
"Glen plaid Glen plaid (short for Glen Urquhart plaid) or Glenurquhart check is a woollen fabric with a woven twill design of small and large checks. It is usually made of black/grey and white, or with more muted colours, particularly with two dark and two light stripes alternate with four dark and four light stripes which creates a crossing pattern of irregular checks. Glen plaid as a woven pattern may be extended to cotton shirting and other non-woollen fabrics. The name is taken from the valley of Glenurquhart in Inverness-shire, Scotland, where the checked wool was first used in the"
"Tattersall (cloth) Tattersall describes a check or plaid pattern woven into cloth. The pattern is composed of regularly-spaced thin, even vertical warp stripes, repeated horizontally in the weft, thereby forming squares. The stripes are usually in two alternating colours, generally darker on a light ground. The cloth pattern takes its name from Tattersall's horse market, which was started in London in 1766. During the 18th century at Tattersall's horse market blankets with this checked pattern were sold for use on horses. Today tattersall is a common pattern, often woven in cotton, particularly in flannel, used for shirts or waistcoats. Traditional"
"are produced by community groups called the Bhulia, Kostha Asani, and Patara. The fabric gives a striking curvilinear appearance. Saris made out of this fabric feature bands of brocade in the borders and also at the ends, called ""anchal"" or ""pallu"". Its forms are purposefully feathered, giving the edges a ""hazy and fragile"" appearance. Ikat's equivalent usage in Malay language is ""mengikat"", which means ""to tie or to bind"". This silk has been registered for protection under the Geographical indication of the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. In 2007, it was listed as ""Odisha Ikat"" under the GI"
"lighter fabrics and more vibrant colors, made from imported materials such as silk and other fine fabrics. The encim kebaya fit well with vibrant-colored kain batik pesisiran (Javan coastal batik). In Malacca, Malaysia, a different variety of kebaya is called ""nyonya kebaya"" and worn by those of Chinese ancestry: the Peranakan people. The ""Nyonya kebaya"" is different in its famously intricately hand-beaded shoes (""kasut manek"") and use of kain with Chinese motive batik or imported printed or hand-painted Chinese silks. Other than Malacca, the ""nyonya kebaya"" is also popular in other straits settlements of Penang and Singapore. The similar Nyonya"
"Baju Melayu Baju Melayu (Jawi: باجو ملايو) is a traditional Malay outfit for men. It literally translates as 'Malay shirt' and consists of two main parts. The first being the ""baju"" (long sleeved shirt) itself which has a raised stiff collar known as the ""cekak musang"" collar (literally fox's lease). The second part is the trousers called ""seluar"". The two parts are made out of the same type of fabric which is usually cotton, or a mixture of polyester and cotton. A skirt-type adornment is also commonly worn with the Baju Melayu, which is either the ""kain samping"", made out"
"portrayed in cloth"". The price of tapis reflects its age. Generally, the older a tapis the more it costs. Antique tapis are also collectors items, collected by both Indonesians and foreigners. Tapis (Indonesian weaving style) Tapis () is a traditional weaving style from Lampung, Indonesia. The word tapis also refers to the resulting cloth. It consists of a striped, naturally-coloured cloth embroidered with warped and couched gold thread. Traditionally using floral motifs, it has numeorus variations. It is generally worn ceremonially, although it can be used as a decoration. It is considered one of the symbols of Lampung. Tapis is"
"Pua Kumbu Pua Kumbu is a traditional patterned multicolored ceremonial cotton cloth used by the Iban people in Sarawak, Malaysia. There are many legends about the origin of Pua Kumbu, all revolving around the characters of Menggin and Dara Tinchin. The story starts with Menggin, an Iban hunter who shot a beautiful bird with his blowpipe. As he ran to retrieve his game, what he found was a woven skirt instead of a bird. He kept the woven skirt as he had never seen one before. However, he did not know that it belonged to Dara Tinchin Temaga, eldest daughter"
"from the native Malay's Baju Kurung. It is worn with a batik sarong (batik wrap-around skirt) and 3 kerosang (brooches). Peranakan beaded slippers called ""Kasot Manek"" were hand-made with much skill and patience: strung, beaded and sewn onto canvas with tiny faceted glass cut beads (known as ""Manek Potong"") from Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic). Traditional ""kasot manek"" design often have European floral subjects, with colours influenced by Peranakan porcelain and batik sarongs. They were made into flats or bedroom slippers. But from the 1930s, modern shapes became popular and heels were gradually added. In Indonesia, the Peranakans develop their own"
"Nankeen Nankeen, also called Nankeen cloth, is a kind of pale yellowish cloth, originally made at Nanjing, China from a yellow variety of cotton, but subsequently manufactured from ordinary cotton that is then dyed. Also in the plural a piece or variety of this cloth. The term blue nankeen describes hand-printed fabric of artistic refinement and primitive simplicity, which originated on the Silk Road over three thousand years ago. Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are prepared and a mix of soya bean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil"
"blanket that was made wider than it was long). Nepalese rug makers - one of the most respected jobs in their society - would use luxurious silks, wools, and hemp to create beautiful works or art. Using vertical looms and fibers dyed with natural vegetal dyes, they form several different types of knots together for a soft and evenly tufted finish. For hundreds of years, tribes throughout Indonesia and Africa have used a dye and resist technique called batik to create intricate patterns and pictures. During the past two or three centuries batik has become one of the principal means"
"shirts of this cloth are often used by horseback riders in formal riding attire, and adorned with a stock tie. Tattersall (cloth) Tattersall describes a check or plaid pattern woven into cloth. The pattern is composed of regularly-spaced thin, even vertical warp stripes, repeated horizontally in the weft, thereby forming squares. The stripes are usually in two alternating colours, generally darker on a light ground. The cloth pattern takes its name from Tattersall's horse market, which was started in London in 1766. During the 18th century at Tattersall's horse market blankets with this checked pattern were sold for use on"
"or ""peniti"" (safety pin). Slowly it naturally spread to neighbouring areas through trade, diplomacy and social interactions to Malacca, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi and the Sultanate of Sulu and Mindanao. Javanese kebaya as known today were noted by Stamford Raffles in 1817, as being of silk, brocade and velvet, with the central opening of the blouse fastened by brooches, rather than button and button-holes over the torso wrap ""kemben"", the kain — an unstitched wrap fabric several metres long, erroneously termed ""sarong"" in English (a sarung, Malaysian accent: ""sarong"") which is stitched to form a tube. After hundreds of years"
"American spy thriller film ""North By Northwest"". Glen plaid Glen plaid (short for Glen Urquhart plaid) or Glenurquhart check is a woollen fabric with a woven twill design of small and large checks. It is usually made of black/grey and white, or with more muted colours, particularly with two dark and two light stripes alternate with four dark and four light stripes which creates a crossing pattern of irregular checks. Glen plaid as a woven pattern may be extended to cotton shirting and other non-woollen fabrics. The name is taken from the valley of Glenurquhart in Inverness-shire, Scotland, where the"
"of Indonesia announced it would pursue UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage accreditation for its ikat weaving, along with ""songket"", and gamelan having successfully attained this UNESCO recognition for its wayang, batik and the kris. Ikat Ikat is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. In ikat the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired pattern (""ikat"" means ""to bind"" in the Indonesian language). The yarns are then dyed. The bindings may then be altered to"
"and more vibrant than deep coloured Javanese batik. The most popular motifs are leaves and flowers. Malaysian batik often displays plants and flowers to avoid the interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry, in accordance with local Islamic doctrine. However, the butterfly theme is a common exception. Indians are known to use resist method of printing designs on cotton fabrics, which can be traced back 2000 years. Initially, wax and even rice starch were used for printing on fabrics. Until recently batik was made only for dresses and tailored garments, but modern batik is applied in numerous items, such"
"identity. Madhesis and Sikhs in Nepal are often discriminated against because of their refusal to wear Dhaka topi. ""Dhaka"", the hand-spun cotton inlay-pattern weaving used to make intricately patterned, colourful panels for Dhaka topis, is the most remarkable and visible cotton textile in Nepal. Pre-dyed cotton is imported from India and weaved by master craftspeople into intricate patterns using only a few colours. The fabric is also used for a type of blouse called ""Dhaka ko cholo"", literally meaning a ""blouse made of dhaka fabric"", and shawls for women. Some farmers and weavers have made preliminary trials of a silk"
"Spanish, which translates to ""striped material"". In the mid-19th century, this material was referred to as being of ""hilo listado azure"", or ""blue striped thread"". It was known as ""dril azul rayado"" or ""blue striped drill"" by the end of the century. Early examples of the fabric seemed to have had light blue stripes which were widely separated, while surviving examples of uniform jackets and trousers from the 1890s have thinner stripes of a darker blue, known during that period as ""mil rayas"" – literally, ""a thousand stripes"". Seen from a distance, ""rayadillo"" looked either very light blue or blue-gray."
"of locally made textiles as well as the predominance of weaving in Malay peninsular was made in various Chinese and Arab accounts. Among well-known Malay textiles are Songket, Batik, ""Telepok"", ""Limar"", ""Tenun"", ""Kelingkam"", ""Cindai"" and ""Tekad"". Classical Malay dress varies between different regions, but the most profound traditional dress in modern-day are Baju Kurung (for women) and Baju Melayu (for men), which both recognised as the national dress for Malaysia and Brunei, and also worn by Malay communities in Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar and Thailand. The word ""Baju Kurung"", literary defined as ""encase the body"" of the wearer is tailored based"
"Stripweave Stripweave is a textile technique in which large numbers of thin strips of cloth are sewn together to produce a finished fabric. Most stripweave is produced in West Africa from handwoven fabric, of which the example best known internationally is the kente cloth of Ghana. The earliest evidence of this traditional technique dates to the eleventh century among the Tellem people of Mali. Cotton, silk, and rayon are the usual fibers for stripweave garment production. Traditionally these were hand spun, although machine spun synthetics are coming into increasing use. Wool is also in use for stripweave blankets by the"
"onto the 100% cotton fabric. When dry, the fabric is then dipped numerous times into the large tubs containing the indigo dye. After the desired colour is achieved and the fabric has dried, the paste is scraped off, revealing the white patterns on the blue cloth. The fabric is then washed, dried, and ironed before fabrication. Nankeen also refers to: Nankeen Nankeen, also called Nankeen cloth, is a kind of pale yellowish cloth, originally made at Nanjing, China from a yellow variety of cotton, but subsequently manufactured from ordinary cotton that is then dyed. Also in the plural a piece"
"- which is made with the same technique as the Sambalpuri Ikat - has some or the other form of this chequered design. ""Ikat"" is an Indonesian language word, which depending on context, can be the nouns: cord, thread, knot and the finished ""ikat"" fabric as well as the verbs ""to tie"" or ""to bind"". It has a direct etymological relation to Javanese language of the same word. Thus, the name of the finished ""ikat"" woven fabric originates from the ""tali"" (threads, ropes) being ""ikat"" (tied, bound, knotted) before they are being put in ""celupan"" (dyed by way of dipping),"