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Jute fabric designs in India. There are floral designs of different colors and also the animal prints and plain solid color. Jute fabric is a type of course and strong material made using rough jute threads. These threads are spun from a strong, soft and lustrous vegetable fiber derived from a plant in the genus Corchorus, the scientific name given to plants that are also the raw materials for hemp or burlap cloth. It is made from the skin of the plant which is what gives it the rough, raw look it is known for. Natural jute fabric is one of the most useful materials in the world after cotton. There is an astonishing range of uses of jute fabric and it is widely utilized in the Indian sub-continent (where it is primarily produced) for a variety of functional and fashion purposes. It is also
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