Calico: 1 definition
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Calico means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Other Technologies: A SurveyCalico refers to a textile that was actively produced and exported in ancient India.—By the time trade with the Roman Empire reached its peak, India was a major exporter of textiles (e.g., Calico), specially cotton and silk. Calico is a plain-woven textile made from unbleached cotton; it was originally from Kozhikode or Calicut (in Kerala), hence its name.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Calico aster, Calico bush, Calico plant.
Ends with: Desert calico.
Full-text: Dushya, Calico aster, Calico bush, Red calico plant, Desert calico, Calico plant, Chhit, Atmahita, Parahita, Abhayadana, Chintz, Alternanthera bettzickiana.
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Vavilla Venkateswara Sastrulu: Scholar-Publisher < [July – September, 1986]
Reviews < [December 1939]
Reviews < [October 1948]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)