Indian silk

noun

1. India silk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Indian silk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Invaders, enslavers, traders and tourists affected trends in motifs, techniques and materials, bringing in European beads and Indian silk thread and creating markets for textiles with colonial inscriptions such as “Vive la France.”

From New York Times

He said his study of Indian silk, which is mostly used domestically, was not representative of global production.

From New York Times

The town had already suffered a heavy blow when cheaper Chinese and Indian silk flooded the market in the 1990s.

From Washington Times

The shirt is made of Indian silk with gold embellishments.

From Washington Post

He walked among the racks, pausing to examine a dress made from lavish, multicolored Indian silk.

From The New Yorker