Bengaline A type of woven silk and cotton blend that was highly popular in the 1880s - 1890s. Originally made in Bengal, India, and is known for its durability, vibrancy, and similarity to genuine silk while using less material. It is characterized by its fine warp yarns that are tied in a crosswise fashion, and is mainly used in coats, dresses, suits, ribbons, draperies and swimsuits. |