Originated from Sonargaon, Bangladesh Muslin is the Finest and Lightest Hand Spun and Hand Woven fabric in the world and such a technique of weaving is truly possible to make only by hand spinning and hand weaving because of its delicacy that cannot be produced using machines. Muslin cloth (also known as Mulmul) is a plain weaving which is spun and woven by the skilled and experienced artisans. Spinning of such cloth involves enormous amount of dedication and passion in the work as it is extremely laborious and time consuming. This particular fabric is so unique in making and need different weather conditions to prepare. Starting from the pre – loom activities, each steps is extremely delicate and needs complete care.

Muslin is now made using Gossypium Hirsutum Cotton Variety which is a long staple. The finest counts, according to the history were upto 1800 counts found during the Mughal Era made using Gossypium Arboretum, short staple cotton fibre. This particular artwork was once so exclusive and expensive that it was worn mostly by the imperial family members. But under the British rule, the production of Indian textile was hampered for which the hand weaving culture declined gradually. Slowly the weaving of muslin was reduced to a greater extent.

The intricate work of muslin making involves a lot of patience and time. Such a muslin cloth can pass through nose ring because of fineness. It may take from 60 days to a year to weave the higher counts with hand woven designs on it to complement with the beautiful fabric. Mostly the designs or hand works that are made on a Muslin fabric is Jamdani.