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Fabrics Used in Traditional Wear

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the various fabrics used in traditional Indian attire.
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Which fabric is commonly used for making sarees in South India?

  1. Silk

  2. Cotton

  3. Chiffon

  4. Georgette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silk is a luxurious fabric that is often used for making sarees in South India. It is known for its smooth texture, vibrant colors, and intricate designs.

Which fabric is traditionally used for making kurtas and salwar kameezes?

  1. Cotton

  2. Linen

  3. Wool

  4. Velvet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cotton is a breathable and comfortable fabric that is perfect for making kurtas and salwar kameezes. It is also easy to care for and maintain.

Which fabric is known for its intricate zari work?

  1. Brocade

  2. Chikankari

  3. Phulkari

  4. Bandhani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brocade is a luxurious fabric that is often used for making sarees, lehengas, and sherwanis. It is known for its intricate zari work, which involves weaving gold or silver threads into the fabric.

Which fabric is traditionally used for making Rajasthani turbans?

  1. Kota Doria

  2. Bandhani

  3. leheriya

  4. Patola


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bandhani is a traditional tie-dye fabric that is often used for making Rajasthani turbans. It is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which fabric is known for its delicate embroidery work?

  1. Chikankari

  2. Phulkari

  3. Kantha

  4. Zardozi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chikankari is a delicate embroidery work that is often done on cotton or muslin fabric. It is known for its intricate designs and use of white thread.

Which fabric is traditionally used for making Kashmiri shawls?

  1. Pashmina

  2. Silk

  3. Wool

  4. Cashmere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pashmina is a luxurious fabric that is made from the wool of the Changthangi goat. It is known for its softness, warmth, and intricate designs.

Which fabric is known for its mirror work?

  1. Shisha

  2. Phulkari

  3. Chikankari

  4. Bandhani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shisha is a traditional mirror work that is often done on cotton or silk fabric. It involves sewing small mirrors onto the fabric to create intricate designs.

Which fabric is traditionally used for making Gujarati sarees?

  1. Patola

  2. Bandhani

  3. Kota Doria

  4. leheriya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patola is a traditional double ikat fabric that is often used for making Gujarati sarees. It is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Which fabric is known for its block printing technique?

  1. Ajrakh

  2. Kalamkari

  3. Bagru

  4. Dabu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ajrakh is a traditional block printing technique that is often used on cotton or silk fabric. It is known for its intricate designs and use of natural dyes.

Which fabric is traditionally used for making Manipuri sarongs?

  1. Phanek

  2. Mekhela Chador

  3. Muga Silk

  4. Eri Silk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phanek is a traditional sarong that is often worn by women in Manipur. It is made from cotton or silk fabric and is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which fabric is known for its intricate appliqué work?

  1. Phulkari

  2. Chikankari

  3. Kantha

  4. Zardozi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kantha is a traditional appliqué work that is often done on cotton or muslin fabric. It involves stitching together layers of fabric to create intricate designs.

Which fabric is traditionally used for making Assamese mekhela chadors?

  1. Muga Silk

  2. Eri Silk

  3. Phanek

  4. Mekhela Chador


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mekhela Chador is a traditional Assamese attire that consists of a skirt (mekhela) and a shawl (chador). It is made from Muga silk or Eri silk and is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which fabric is known for its intricate embroidery work?

  1. Zardozi

  2. Chikankari

  3. Phulkari

  4. Kantha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zardozi is a traditional embroidery work that involves sewing gold or silver threads onto fabric. It is often used to embellish sarees, lehengas, and sherwanis.

Which fabric is traditionally used for making Himachali shawls?

  1. Pashmina

  2. Kullu Shawl

  3. Kinnauri Shawl

  4. Chamba Rumal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kullu Shawl is a traditional Himachali shawl that is made from sheep wool. It is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Which fabric is known for its delicate embroidery work?

  1. Phulkari

  2. Chikankari

  3. Kantha

  4. Zardozi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phulkari is a traditional embroidery work that is often done on cotton or silk fabric. It is known for its intricate designs and use of colorful threads.

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