Textile industry in India facts for kids

The Indian textile industry, also known as the cloth industry, is one of the biggest and fastest-growing industries in India. It's super important because it provides clothes for people and jobs for many.

What is the Textile Industry?

The textile industry is all about making clothes and fabrics. It starts with getting raw materials like cotton or wool. Then, these materials are spun into yarn, woven into fabric, and finally, turned into the clothes we wear every day. India has a long history of making beautiful textiles.

Where Do Materials Come From?

India grows many special plants that are used to make fabric.

• Cotton: This soft, fluffy fiber comes from the cotton plant. It's grown a lot in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Cotton is used to make many types of clothes, from T-shirts to jeans.
• Jute: Jute is a strong, natural fiber that comes from the stem of the jute plant. It's also grown in places like Uttar Pradesh. Jute is often used for things like bags, ropes, and carpets because it's very durable.

The Story of Pashmina

Pashmina is a very special and soft type of wool. It comes from the fine hair of certain goats that live high up in the mountains. These goats are raised in places like Kashmir, which is famous for its beautiful pashmina shawls. Pashmina is known for being incredibly warm and light, making it very popular around the world.

Images for kids

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  A woman in Dhaka wearing fine Bengali muslin, 18th century.

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  Textile artists show how they weave double ikat Patola fabric at a festival.