Traditional Gujarati Mashru Weaving

It’s believed Mashru weaving originated in Arab nations, most notably Iraq. Indeed, the very word comes from the Arabic meaning “permitted”. This name signified the prohibition of pure silk garments for Muslim men due to Islamic Laws. The spread of Mashru weaving was probably aided by the development of Islam in India. In earlier history, [...]

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