Muslin Trust

Muslin Trust For the protection, preservation and promotion of Bangladeshi heritage fabrics. Objectives:

1.

The purpose of the Muslin Trust is to:

• Uplift, Sustain, develop and preserve the traditional skills and art forms of weaving in Bangladesh
• Create international awareness the textiles and fabrics of Bangladesh
• Create awareness of the art in as a fashion textile

In doing so, create strategic partnerships and alliances with interested stakeholders to achieve our mutual objectives. Developing

a knowledge base about the history, design and application of traditional textiles in Bangladesh through mutual beneficial educational relationships with universities, cultural stakeholders and the wider public:

• Research at highest academic levels into the revival of muslin seeds.
• Partnerships with leading textile producers, educators and other organisations in Bangladesh to share the knowledge base and promote good practice.
• Lectures on Bangladeshi fabrics; especially muslin and its inheritor fabric Jamdani, at textile and fashion colleges in the UK and wider European colleges.
• Publications: commission publications, articles and promote existing literature.
• Create links with museums across the world that house muslin collections.

2. To work in partnership with leading Jamdani organisations, spokespersons in Bangladesh to foster and sponsor the sustainable production of quality textiles by developing and supporting a master weaver community and apprentices of (the environs) of Dhaka to self-sufficiency and profit:

• Create a master weaver community to expand the fashion markets globally.
• Create international awareness to increase the sales of Bangladeshi textiles and crafts.
• To create a community of designers in the West who are interested in using high quality Jamdani in their designs.

3. To promote, protect and preserve Jamdanis’ and other live Bangladeshi fabrics:

• The Muslin Trust will promote Bangladeshi weaves to designers and educational establishments.
• We will also provide a powerful lobby to call for the preservation, promotion and protection of endangered Bangladeshi weaves.

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The Muslin Trust (MT) was invited to deliver a special presentation at City Lit, the UK’s largest adult education college based in London’s Covent Garden. Introduced by Taryn Khanam, the audi…

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Muslin & Jamdani
Heritage fabrics of Bangladesh
Talks and interactive draping session

Saturday 18th July 2026
1.30pm - 4.30pm
City Lit
Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA
Nearest station: Holborn/ Covent Garden

Presented by the Muslin Trust, this afternoon explores the history, beauty, and ongoing significance of Bangladesh’s iconic heritage fabrics.

Hear from Dr Sonia Ashmore, Chair of the Muslin Trust, on muslin, Jamdani, and Bengal’s weaving traditions. Founder Trustees Rifat Wahhab on muslin’s trade and global influence, and Saif Osmani will discuss their most recent co-curation project with the Victoria and Albert Museum for a forthcoming South Asia Gallery display.

The event concludes with an interactive Jamdani draping session led by Trustee Poppy Jaman OBE, followed by an informal participant catwalk.

Booking link - visit: https://bit.ly/4vo3Wgr
Or scan QR code shown on the flyer using your phone.
This event is free to attend. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

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Montefiore Centre, Hanbury Street
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