Masnat Explained

Masnat is a piece of embroidered velvet cloth used by Royals of Mughal, Qutb Shahi, Asaf Jahis etc. It is also used during Muslim weddings.[1] It is hand woven with shimmering zari on a velvet cloth. The rulers use to proclaim their orders sitting on a masnat.

Notes and References

  1. News: Masnat makers on the moribund. Syed Mohammad. https://archive.today/20120716003648/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-30/hyderabad/31005496_1_hyderabadis-gold-and-silver-weddings. dead. 16 July 2012. The Times of India. 31 January 2012.

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