No. 557: Tussur silk.
Extra Information: Tussur silk. Tussur silk (twilled). Dyed.
Description
Material: Silk
Pattern: Plain
Decorative technique: None
Main colours: Grey
Use: Fabrics general
Type: None
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 11 yards
Original fabric width: 26 inches
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb. 7
Price: 13s.
Origin
From: Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
City: Bhagalpur
Area: Bihar
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Bhagulpore; Bengal