jamdani

Meanings

• noun

  Jamdani is a type of traditional Bengali fabric, known for its distinctive patterns created through a resist-dyeing technique.

  - "She wore a beautiful Jamdani saree on the occasion."
  - "The Jamdani fabric is famous for its intricate designs."

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Variants

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jim-dandies , jim-dandy

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'Jamdani' is believed to be derived from the Persian word 'Jam' meaning 'flow' and 'Dani' meaning 'giver'. This refers to the flowing patterns created on the fabric.

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Trivia

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1. Jamdani fabric is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Bangladesh.

2. The resist-dyeing technique used in Jamdani fabric is known as 'mud resist' or 'batik'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bengali fabric: Jamdani is a type of Bengali fabric, known for its intricate designs and resist-dyeing technique.

2. Resist-dyeing: A technique used to create patterns on fabric by applying a resist material to prevent the dye from penetrating certain areas.

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Culture

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Jamdani fabric has been an integral part of Bengali culture for centuries. It is traditionally used for making sarees, salwar kameez, and other traditional attire. Jamdani fabric is also used in various forms of Indian classical dance and music.

How to Memorize "jamdani"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Bengali woman wearing a beautiful Jamdani saree, with intricate patterns flowing all over it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Jamdani' with the image of intricate patterns flowing on a Bengali fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - J-Just imagine a Jam-Jamdani saree D-Dazzling A-And beautiful N-Nobody can deny I-It's a masterpiece.

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