Dhaka may also refer to Dhaka muslin. It was made using a rare cotton and an elaborate 16-step process. Dhaka muslin was considered a great treasure and was used to clothe statues of goddesses in ancient Greece, as well as emperors and Mughal royalty
Dhaka (originally called Thaka) is traditional hand madefabric of the indigenousLimbu people of easternNepal. It is a kind of pattern that is originally hand made which is gaining popularity in all cultures and around the world. It has its origins inTerhathum district of Nepal.[1][2] The art of making dhaka is taught by one generation to another. Dhaka fabric represents Limbu cultural dress. Limbu man wear clad in dhaka topi (hat) and scarf, and a Limbu woman in dhaka mekhli, shawl and shari.
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