Ranging from fine muslin to rich brocade, textiles are one of India's richest traditions. That Indian fabrics had a global influence can be judged from the number of loanwords in English: Calico, chintz, khaki, cashmere. The variety of Indian textiles is best exemplified in the sari. The subtle Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh; the elaborate cotton Jamdani and silk Baluchari from Bengal; the Banarasi Kinkhwab (brocade); Kanchivaram from Tamil Nadu; Patola from Gujarat; the rich Paithani from Maharashtra. Versatile. Graceful. Sensual. Indian.
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