Zamdani Sari of Bangladesh [ A Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage: A Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage

Jamdani is a vividly patterned, sheer cotton fabric, traditionally woven on a handloom by craftspeople and apprentices around Dhaka. Jamdani textiles combine intricacy of design with muted or vibrant colours, and the finished garments are highly breathable. Jamdani is a time-consuming and labour-intensive form of weaving because of the richness of its motifs, which are created directly on the loom using the discontinuous weft technique. Weaving is thriving today due to the fabric's popularity for making saris, the principal dress of Bengali women at home and abroad. The Jamdani sari is a symbol of identity, dignity and self-recognition and provides wearers with a sense of cultural identity and social cohesion

Author: Mohammed Ali Milu

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Feb 09, 2014

Number of Pages: 24 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 149546170X

ISBN-13: 9781495461705