Description
A plain weave, often undyed, cotton fabric. Muslin was named for the city of Mosul in India. It was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. The fabric can vary in weight from light to medium and in texture from fine to coarse. Muslin is usually bleached, sized, or starched prior to use. It is often used for domestic furnishings, such as curtains or sheets. In India, the soft, sheer, high quality Dacca muslin, was dyed, embroidered and used for clothing.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Dacca muslin; sheeting; Musselin (Deut.); mousseline (Fr.); muselina (Esp.); mousseline (Ned);
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Last updated on: 6/18/2009 1:38:56 PM
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