Question

Kinkhab is a kind of ........... textiles.

• A. Painted
• B. Printed
• C. Brocade
• D. Space dyed

Hint:

Kinkhab = silk + gold/silver brocade fabric, popular in Gujarat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall kinkhab.
Kinkhab is a luxurious woven textile, a variety of brocade woven with gold or silver threads along with silk.
Step 2: Origin.
It was popular in Gujarat and Banaras during the Mughal and medieval periods, often used for royal garments and furnishings.
Step 3: Option analysis.
- (A) Painted: Wrong, kinkhab is woven not painted.
- (B) Printed: Wrong, kinkhab is brocaded.
- (C) Brocade: Correct, kinkhab is a heavy brocade with metallic threads.
- (D) Space dyed: Wrong, not a dyeing process.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, kinkhab is a type of brocade fabric.