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Arabic

Ajrakh

A traditional block-printing technique using natural dyes, practiced in Sindh and Gujarat. From Arabic 'ajrak' (blue).

Rooted in Islamic geometric patterns.

Baraka Cloth

Garments imbued with blessings, made with intentionality and respect for resources. From Arabic 'baraka' (blessing).

Represents spiritual and ecological harmony.

Dinar Threads

A metaphor for ethically sourced and fair-trade fashion, ensuring just economic practices. From Arabic 'dinar' (currency in the Islamic world).

Economic justice in fashion.

Ethar Embroidery

A style of stitching inspired by altruism and selflessness, emphasizing community over individualism. From Arabic 'ethar' (altruism).

Focuses on social sustainability.

Haram-Free Fabric

Textiles produced without exploiting workers or resources, adhering to Islamic ethical principles. From Arabic 'haram' (forbidden).

Emphasizes ethical production.

Hijab Weaving

Sustainable production of hijabs using natural dyes and organic fabrics. From Arabic 'hijab' (covering).

Focus on ethical and modest fashion.

Ihram Cloth

Sustainable white cotton or linen fabric used in Islamic pilgrimage, emphasizing purity and simplicity. From Arabic 'ihram' (state of sanctity).

Represents minimalist fashion.

Khums Fabric

A reference to the ethical redistribution of wealth, inspiring sustainable textile economies. From Arabic 'khums' (one-fifth, a tax in Islam).

Encourages ethical practices.

Misbah Dyeing

A method of dyeing textiles while reciting Quranic verses, believed to enhance spiritual value. From Arabic 'misbah' (light, lamp).

Combines spirituality and craftsmanship.

Muwahhid Silhouette

A minimalist fashion style inspired by monotheistic principles of balance and modesty. From Arabic 'muwahhid' (one who believes in the oneness of God).

Reflects unity and simplicity.

Rahma Textile

Fabric production guided by compassion for people and the planet. From Arabic 'rahma' (mercy).

Promotes kindness in the fashion industry.

Rizq Cloth

Garments crafted with respect for divine sustenance and sustainable farming practices. From Arabic 'rizq' (provision, sustenance).

Ethical and spiritual connection to fashion.

Sufi Weave

A type of handwoven fabric inspired by Sufi principles of simplicity and spiritual awareness. From Arabic 'sufi' (wool, often associated with Sufism).

Represents modesty and humility.

Tiraz

Historical Arabic textiles featuring inscriptions and Quranic verses, often made sustainably. From Arabic 'tiraz' (embroidery).

Symbol of Islamic craftsmanship.

Zakat Wardrobe

A concept of giving unused clothes as part of charity to reduce consumption. From Arabic 'zakat' (charity, almsgiving).

Ethical redistribution.

Chinese

Baixian

White threads spun from organic hemp or flax, symbolizing simplicity. From Chinese 'bai' (白, white) + 'xian' (线, thread).

Focuses on minimalism and purity.

Bao-fiber

Fibers derived from bamboo for sustainable clothing. From Chinese 'bao' (竹, bamboo) + English 'fiber'.

Caizijing

Sustainable silk production using natural dyes from plants. From Chinese 'caizi' (彩资, colored materials) + 'jing' (经, warp).

Focused on eco-dyes.

Chuanxian

The practice of passing down sustainable textile traditions through generations. From Chinese 'chuan' (传, pass on) + 'xian' (线, thread).

Guangcai Dyeing

A technique for using solar heat to fix natural dyes onto textiles. From Chinese 'guang' (光, light) + 'cai' (彩, color).

Sustainable energy-based dyeing.

Hua-ran

The use of natural flower pigments in sustainable textile dyeing. From Chinese 'hua' (花, flower) + 'ran' (染, dye).

Eco-friendly dyeing method.

Jingluo

A traditional Chinese weaving technique that creates intricate patterns on silk. From Chinese 'jing' (经, warp) + 'luo' (罗, net).

Traditional weaving method.

Lianhua Silk

Sustainable silk spun from lotus fibers, symbolizing purity. From Chinese 'lianhua' (莲花, lotus flower).

Eco-friendly alternative to traditional silk.

Muyu Cotton

A soft, hand-harvested cotton named after its region of origin, emphasizing traditional farming practices. From Chinese 'muyu' (木鱼, wooden fish).

Regionally specific.

Qingcheng Weave

A weaving technique that represents minimalism and balance, inspired by Taoist aesthetics. From Chinese 'qingcheng' (清澄, clear and serene).

Promotes simplicity and harmony.

Shouzhi

The tradition of hand-weaving sustainable fabrics in rural China. From Chinese 'shou' (手, hand) + 'zhi' (织, weave).

Celebrates artisanal methods.

Xinwei

The renewal of traditional textile crafts with a focus on sustainability. From Chinese 'xin' (新, new) + 'wei' (纬, weave).

Yuanfen Fabric

A philosophy of using pre-existing fabric materials to honor interconnectedness and reduce waste. From Chinese 'yuanfen' (缘分, predestined connections).

Rooted in Buddhist-Confucian thought.

Zhi-hua

The integration of natural floral patterns into sustainable textiles. From Chinese 'zhi' (织, weave) + 'hua' (花, flower).

Ziranxiu

Embroidery inspired by natural forms, using organic and sustainable threads. From Chinese 'ziran' (自然, nature) + 'xiu' (绣, embroidery).

Emphasizes natural harmony.