Rampur chaddar

There were at one time 2000 shawl weavers and 500 wool manufacturers in Rampur. They used to obtain the wool from Bushahr.^[1]

The texture was fine yet warm. Rampur chaddars were made with wool or wool warp and silk or cotton in the weft.^[4] Though the quality was fine, soft, and durable, it was not equal to Pashmina.^[5]

Rampur chaddars were liked as wrap or shawl and were sold throughout India.^[6] They became popular in the late 19th century as a result of the import of power-loom woven examples sold as being of Indian manufacture.^[4]

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