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Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesWeavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners2 Marks
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Who were weavers? Name some communities famous for weaving?
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Answer

Weavers often belonged to communities that specialized in weaving. Their skills were passed on from one generation to the next. The tanti weavers of Bengal, the julahas or momin weavers of north India, sale and kaikollar and devangs of south India are some of the communities famous for weaving.

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