Masnat

Masnat is a piece of embroidered velvet cloth used by Royals of Mughal, Qutb Shahi, Asaf Jahis etc. It is also used during Muslim weddings.[1] It is hand woven with shimmering zari on a velvet cloth. The rulers use to proclaim their orders sitting on a masnat.

References

  1. ↑ Syed Mohammad. "Masnat makers on the moribund". Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2012.


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