The Story of the Lost Ancient Fabric - Dhaka Muslin

Video from Dr. Ahmed Zaidi

The Story of the Lost Ancient Fabric - Dhaka Muslin

"Two centuries ago, this ancient fabric was 26 times more expensive than silk. It was worn by the Mughal Emperors, the Romans, Marie Antoinette and even Jane Austen wrote about it.

For the last 200 years, no one has been able to make this fabric.

Journey through history to uncover the story of Dhaka muslin, a fabric once prized above silk. This captivating historical account details its creation, from the specific plant to the complex 16-step process. Explore the fabric's rise and fall, impacted by global trade and industrialization.