Nillaes Explained
Nillae (nillaes) was an Indian term for a type of blue colored cloth. It was either entirely made of silk or a blend of silk and cotton with a blue striped pattern. Nillaess were produced in a variety of beautiful hues. Midnapore and Balasore both were producing the cloth.
Etymology
The term is derived from the Hindi word 'Nila,' which means 'blue.'[1] [2]
Exports
In the seventeenth century, Nillaes were among the notable Indian goods exported from Bengal.[3] [4] [5] [6] Records suggest that Samuel Rowland Fisher ordered 15 pieces of Nillaes in 1767 with a price of 17 Shilling per piece.
See also
Notes and References
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- Book: Crouch, Henry. A Complete View of the British Customs: Containing the Rates of Merchandize, with the Total Net Duties to be Paid Inwards, Outwards, and Coastwise, and the Drawbacks Upon Exportation, All Carefully Calculated Tho the Twentieth Part of a Penny. 1728. 207. en.
- Book: Montgomery, Florence M.. Textiles in America 1650-1870 : a dictionary based on original documents, prints and paintings, commercial records, American merchants' papers, shopkeepers' advertisements, and pattern books with original swatches of cloth. 1984. New York ; London : Norton. Internet Archive. 978-0-393-01703-8. 310.
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