. Muslins have been largely made in various parts of India, whence they were imported to England towards the endof the 17th century. Some of these Indian muslin were very fine and costly. Among the specialties are Arni muslin, made in the
in Bengal. Muslin of many kinds are now made in Europe and America, and the name is applied to both plain and fancy cloths, and to printed calicoes of light texture. Swiss muslin is a light variety, woven in stripes or figures, originally made in Switzerland. Book muslin is made in
and elsewhere are sometimes described as muslins. Muslin is used for dresses, blinds, curtains, &c.
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