In early 2014, Drik commenced a special project on ‘Bengal Muslin’ with the intention of retrieving its history and process. Since then a large number of publications/news sites, both general and specialised, have reported on different aspects of this invaluable work.
It is an art that deserves revival. We continue to inform
the world about muslin’s heritage, weave and promote it’s products and recognise the artesans by improving their financial and working conditions.
Western view on muslin has prevailed till now. Serious research and efforts for its
revival were not done before our project. We believe that this craft deserves to be
recognised and supported as Bangladesh’s heritage.
We provide references to sources which are useful when you are seeking additional
information or context about muslin. Not much specific work was done earlier, but here are some reading material that can be a part of your overall study.
Multiple videos on muslin’s search, revival and subsequent reports are a part of this growing archive. Reversing the trend of colonial interpretations, bureaucratic secrecy and academic negligence, we have opened our information for everybody’s benefit.
