Muslin Fabric

In the heart of Bengal, centuries ago, the hands of artisans wove threads as fine as air. This was muslin – a fabric so light, the Mughal emperors called it 'woven air. It was woven in the riverbanks of Bengal, crafted painstakingly from the finest cotton. The process was passed down through generations, requiring extraordinary skill, patience, and even a perfect balance of humidity from the riverside air. It became coveted across the world – from Roman markets, European markets to Egyptian Pharaohs. But Bengal’s finest muslin found a sacred place much closer to home. In temples, idols of gods and goddesses are adorned with muslin garments. Why? Because muslin, is believed to be pure and sacred, became an offering to the divine. The sheer transparency of the fabric was thought to reflect spiritual purity. It is said that it allowed deities to ‘breathe,’ symbolizing life itself through cloth.