Mulmul is a soft and fine weave of cotton which is also known as
muslin. It is almost around 100 years ago when Bengali weavers first weaved
it. Mulmul cotton
fabric was one of the
prized imports from India to the lands of England and Scotland. It started
appearing in the market there and then gradually the countries of the continent
started manufacturing it.
Dhaka in Bangladesh, a part of India was the first place where
Mulmul was originated. Under the Mughal rule, Dhaka became the capital of the
worldwide muslin trade. During this time, when the trade of Mulmul was
flourishing, the Britishersaggressively tried to repress it. Since the
industrial manufactured and the imported fabric could not compete for the
supreme hand-woven counterpart in India, the Britishers decided to wind up the
production and knowledge by cutting off the thumbs of the craftsmen.
The production of Mulmul almost suffered for about two centuries.
Gradually it got revived and now it is available easily. It is also not so
expensive as it used to be. The fabric is super soft, lightweight and very breathable.
It is great for summers, especially in the harsh summers of India as it quickly
absorbs moisture and keeps the person at ease. It gets softer with every wash.
It is easy to wash and easy to wear. The fabric can be dyed easily and when
stitched into garments, it turns out to be a very easy-breezy and elegant
outfit.
The Mulmul clothing is also easy to take care of, you just
need to use gentle detergent, wash it under cold water and don't leave it to
dry for longer.
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