Editing Dhaka (section)

===Textiles===
[[File:Dhaka Sari Fabric 1.jpg|thumb|Indigenous [[sari]] fabrics, including [[Jamdani]], at a store in Dhaka]]
For centuries, the region around Dhaka has been the centre of production for fine cotton textiles. [[Muslin]] was abundantly produced in the region. The weavers of Dhaka were patronized by the rulers of Bengal and Delhi. They supplied textiles to the Mughal imperial court. The city of Dhaka became one of the most important centres of the cotton textile trade in the 17th century; it was the capital of the [[Muslin trade in Bengal]]. Merchants from around the world came to Dhaka to buy its much sought after cotton fabrics. [[UNESCO]] has recognized [[Jamdani]] muslin as an [[intangible cultural heritage]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 December 2013 |title=Unesco declares Jamdani saris intangible cultural heritage |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/unesco-declares-jamdani-saris-intangible-cultural-heritage/articleshow/26927845.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> According to UNESCO, "Jamdani is a vividly patterned, sheer cotton fabric, traditionally woven on a handloom by craftspeople and apprentices around Dhaka".<ref name="unesco_00879">{{Cite web |title=UNESCO - Traditional art of Jamdani weaving |url=https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/traditional-art-of-jamdani-weaving-00879#:~:text=The%20Jamdani%20sari%20is%20a,highly%20respected%20for%20their%20skills |access-date=20 March 2024 |archive-date=21 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121184034/https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/traditional-art-of-jamdani-weaving-00879#:~:text=The%20Jamdani%20sari%20is%20a,highly%20respected%20for%20their%20skills |url-status=live }}</ref> UNESCO believes "the Jamdani sari is a symbol of identity, dignity and self-recognition and provides wearers with a sense of cultural identity and social cohesion. The weavers develop an occupational identity and take great pride in their heritage; they enjoy social recognition and are highly respected for their skills".<ref name="unesco_00879" />