| Title | वस्त्र - Vastra (Textiles)वस्त्र Vastra |
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| Description | Vastra (Textiles) used in ancient India included cotton, silk, wool, and linen. Cotton fabrics, especially muslin, were highly prized. Dyes were derived from plants and minerals. Thread count and weave patterns varied widely. |
| Tags | वस्त्र Vastra Textiles Fabric Cotton Silk Wool Weaving |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-853653004-20-11-25-VI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/textiles |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/textiles |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Organic Material Woven Material Textile Fiber |
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| Regions | Bengal Gujarat Tamil Nadu Kashmir |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times Medieval Period CE Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1700 BCE) Medieval Period (600-1800 CE) Indus Valley Civilization |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Gupta Chola Mughal |
| Sources | Cotton farms Silk farms Wool production Cotton plants Silk worms Sheep wool Cotton fields Wool production centers specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Thread count: Varies Tensile strength: Varies Dye fastness: Varies Weave pattern: Varies Thread count: 20-80 threads per cm (cotton) Fiber diameter: 10-30 microns (cotton) Tensile strength: Varies with fiber type Dye type: Natural dyes Tensile strength: 29-480 MPa (fiber dependent) Moisture absorption: Varies with fiber type Thermal insulation: Varies with weave and thickness Flammability: Varies with fiber type Tensile strength varies by fiber Thermal insulation properties Absorbency varies by fiber Dye retention |
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| Uses | Clothing Tapestries Wall hangings Canopies Temple decorations Screens Insulation Coverings Ceremonial banners |
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| Materials | रङ्ग - Ranga (Paint) धातु - Dhatu (Metal) - for embroidery रंग - Rang (Dyes) धागा - Dhāgā (Thread) सुई - Sui (Needle) रंग - Ranga (Dyes) सूत्र - Sutra (Thread) |
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| Styles | Indian embroidery Textile art Brocade weaving Mughal textile design South Indian silk weaving Textile arts Decorative arts |
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| Categories | Palaces Temples Residential buildings Temple decorations Royal garments Decoration Insulation Clothing Household items Religious objects |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Textiles | Book | Fabric types and dyeing techniques |
| Indian Textiles: History and Techniques | Book | Weaving techniques and dye analysis |
| Indian Textile History | Book | Details on textile production and usage |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandan-Uiliq Ruoqiang Xinjiang China | Primary | 100% | |
| Endere Fort Temple Ruoqiang Xinjiang China | Primary | 100% | |
| Loulan Ancient City Ruoqiang Xinjiang China | Secondary | 100% | |
| Niya Ruins Minfeng Xinjiang China | Secondary | 100% |