Paris Universal Exhibition, 1878. Monographs On the Tusser and Other Wild Silks of India, and On the Dyestuffs and Tannin Matters of India and Their N (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023833769)

This work, "Paris Universal Exhibition, 1878. Monographs On the Tusser and Other Wild Silks of India, and On the Dyestuffs and Tannin Matters of India and Their Native Uses," by Thomas Wardle, provides a detailed look at Indian textiles and related natural resources as presented at the 1878 Paris exhibition. The monograph explores the cultivation, processing, and uses of various wild silks, including the Tusser silk, offering insights into the indigenous practices of silk production in India.

Additionally, the book examines the dyestuffs and tannin matters found in India, detailing their sources, properties, and traditional applications. This book will be of interest to historians of technology, economic botany, and textile production, as well as those studying the cultural exchange between India and Europe during the late 19th century.

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