No. 558: Tussur silk.
Extra Information: Tussur silk. Tussur silk, large check. Dyed.
Description
Material: Silk
Pattern: Checks
Decorative technique: Woven
Main colours: Red, pink, white
Use: Fabrics general
Type: None
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 9 yards 18 inches
Original fabric width: 25
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb. 4 oz.
Price: 13s.
Origin
From: Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
City: Bhagalpur
Area: Bihar
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Bhagulpore; Bengal