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Royal Commission And Government Of India Silk Culture Court: Descriptive Catalogue (1886)

Royal Commission And Government Of India Silk Culture Court: Descriptive Catalogue (1886)

Wardle, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1104376830
ISBN13: 9781104376833
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled Royal Commission and Government of India Silk Culture Court: Descriptive Catalogue (1886) by Thomas Wardle is a comprehensive catalogue that describes the silk industry in India during the late 19th century. The book was published in 1886 and provides an in-depth analysis of the different varieties of silk produced in India, along with their uses and cultural significance. The author, Thomas Wardle, was a renowned British silk manufacturer who was appointed by the Royal Commission to study the silk industry in India.The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides detailed information about the different types of silk produced in India. The first section of the book provides an overview of the silk industry in India, including the different regions where silk is produced, the techniques used to produce silk, and the various stages of production. The subsequent sections of the book are dedicated to specific types of silk, such as Bengal silk, Assam silk, and Mysore silk. Each section provides a detailed description of the silk, including its texture, color, and quality.In addition to describing the different types of silk produced in India, the book also provides information about the cultural significance of silk in Indian society. The author describes the various uses of silk in Indian clothing, such as sarees and dhotis, and also discusses the significance of silk in religious ceremonies and festivals.Overall, Royal Commission and Government of India Silk Culture Court: Descriptive Catalogue (1886) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the silk industry in India. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the different types of silk produced in India, along with their cultural significance and uses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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