Question

The printed, painted, and dyed ‘Calicoes’ from France:

• A. Chintz
• B. Kani
• C. Muslin
• D. Indiennes

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

This question involves identifying the correct term for printed, painted, and dyed ‘Calicoes’ from France. Among the options provided, the answer is "Indiennes". 

Here's a quick breakdown of the options for clarity:

• Chintz: Originating from India, this is a printed, painted, or stained calico with floral designs, primarily used in clothing and furnishings.
• Kani: A traditional form of Indian shawl weaving, primarily from Kashmir, known for intricate patterns but not related to calico.
• Muslin: A plain-woven cotton fabric originating in the Middle East, valued for its fineness and not specifically related to printed calicoes.
• Indiennes: These are the printed or painted cotton fabrics, known as ‘Calicoes’, imported to Europe from India and adapted widely in France. ‘Indiennes’ were highly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, specifically referring to the French adaptation of these designs.

Answer 2

The term "Indiennes" refers to printed, painted, and dyed fabrics that originated in France and were heavily influenced by the Indian style of textile production. The fabrics were often inspired by the designs and techniques from India, which were highly popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Let’s look at the other options: 

(1) Chintz: Chintz refers to a type of calico fabric that is printed with floral or other patterns. It originally came from India, not France.

(2) Kani: Kani refers to a traditional Kashmiri weaving technique used to make shawls, particularly the Pashmina shawls, and it is not related to French printed fabrics.

(3) Muslin: Muslin is a type of light, plain-woven cotton fabric that originated in the Indian subcontinent, not France.

Thus, the correct answer is (4) Indiennes, which refers to the printed, painted, and dyed fabrics from France that were influenced by Indian textile techniques.