| Title | वस्त्र - Vastra (Cloth)वस्त्र Vastra |
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| Description | Vastra (Cloth) offerings are typically cotton (Karpāsa) or silk (Resham). Cotton has a tensile strength of 290-590 MPa and is biodegradable. Silk has a tensile strength of 500-700 MPa and a characteristic sheen. Dyes are often natural, derived from plants. |
| Tags | वस्त्र Vastra Cloth Cotton Silk Almora |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-426313820-20-11-25-VC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/cloth |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/cloth |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Natural Fiber |
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| Regions | India |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE |
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| Sources | Local weavers, textile merchants |
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| Properties | Tensile strength (Cotton): 290-590 MPa Tensile strength (Silk): 500-700 MPa Moisture regain (Cotton): 8.5% Moisture regain (Silk): 11% |
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| Uses | Offerings Decoration Clothing for idols |
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| Materials | रंग - Rang (Dye) सूत्र - Sutra (Thread) |
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| Categories | Temple |
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| Notes |
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| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Chitai Golu Devta Temple Almora | Primary | 100% |