Saif Islam: History and Restoration of the Lost Art of Dhaka Muslin

Saiful Islam is a Bangladeshi dedicated to promoting Bangladeshi culture and history. Upon hearing of Dhaka muslin, an ancient ethereal muslin that was once made by skilled weavers within a small region and from a now-extinct plant, Saif put his skills to work researching the textile’s history and building its future. He spoke to the Jane Austen Society of North America's Southwest Region on this fascinating tale of artistry, textile history, colonialism, and restoration.

[@DCLauraG]

Bringing this fabric back to humankind not only revives a lost art, it also repairs a small amount of the damage that was done to a culture. I hope this project gets the recognition and funding that such an important endeavor deserves.

[@teereetina]

Thank you and bless you for bringing back such a beautiful fabric, so much has been lost to history. Thank you for all of the work you have done where this beautiful textile

[@nayou8171]

I am a Pakistani and I pray for Bangladeshs 🇧🇩 prosperity and success they are our brothers We are one nation. Pakistan 🇵🇰 love Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@kenforesight9875]

Wow very Interesting thanks for sharing a portion of your beautiful culture

[@michaeleflynn3455]

Thank you both for such an elegant and respectful perspective, greatly appreciated!

[@Ferdinand314]

Thank you for posting this excellent, informative presentation!

[@Suzanne-sw7bm]

Very enjoyable and informative presentation. Thank you.

[@NargisIftikhar-k1v]

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