Jhuna was a fine

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, an open-weave structure similar to

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. Jhuna was used primarily in the dresses of the dancers. It was another kind of fine muslin produced in Bengal with other peers such as .

Name

Jhuna is a derivation word of That means fine and thin.

Dimensions

Jhuna was produced in

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with the dimensions, 20 yards of length, and one-yard width.

Exports

Unlike other muslins, exports of Jhuna were forbidden.

Use

Jhuna was purposefully produced for the use of wealthy women households as well as the clothing of dancers and singers.

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