History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c20.20

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The above instances are adequate to provide ample proof of the developed state of textile industry in ancient India and particularly that of textile dyeing industry in those days. Even though direct information with regard to the technique applied in dyeing industry is very meagre in the ancient texts, to some extent it can be inferred from the references to the materials mentioned therein.