matka
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A coarse handwoven cloth made from raw silk
- noun
- Indian
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matka
- The artisan explained how matka is woven from raw silk using simple handlooms.
Examples
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She wore a beautiful sari made of matka for the traditional ceremony.
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Many designers appreciate the unique texture and natural sheen of matka fabric.
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The beautiful matka fabric was displayed at the market.
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I bought a matka scarf from a local artisan.
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Many designers appreciate the unique texture and natural sheen of matka fabric.
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She wore a beautiful sari made of matka for the traditional ceremony.
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I bought a matka scarf from a local artisan.
Synonyms
silk
vsmatka
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1.0
A fine soft shiny cloth made from silkworm thread
is a coarse handwoven fabric made from raw fibers rather than smooth ones
How Coarse
Surface Forms
Etymology
Matka for the fabric comes from words in India and refers to a coarse, handwoven silk made from 'raw' silk threads, a helpful way to remember it is to think of its rough, bumpy texture. So matka cloth is a textured, natural silk often woven by hand.