What was known as 'Calico' during the pre-imperialism period?

Options

A. Coal
B. Rice
C. Iron
D. Cotton

Answer

D

Explanation

Calico is a plain-woven textile made from unbleached and often not fully processed cotton. It may contain unseparated hus parts, for example. The fabric is far less fine than muslin, but less coarse and thick than canvas or denim, but it is still very cheap owing to its unfinished and undyed appearance. The fabric was originally from the city of Calicut In southwestrn India. It ws made by the Traditional weavers called caliyans. The raw fabric was dyed and printed in bright hues, and calico prints became popular in Europe.