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ˈnænˈkin; -ˈkɪnnan·keen
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Princeton's WordNet
nankeennoun
a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color
Wiktionary
nankeennoun
a type of cotton cloth originally from Nanking in China.
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Nankeen
Nankeen (also called Nankeen cloth) is a kind of pale yellowish cloth originally made in Nanking (modern Nanjing), China from a yellow variety of cotton, but subsequently manufactured from ordinary cotton that is then dyed.The term blue nankeen describes hand-printed fabric of artistic refinement and primitive simplicity, which originated on the Silk Road over three thousand years ago. Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are prepared and a mix of soybean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil onto the 100% cotton fabric. When dry, the fabric is then dipped numerous times into the large tubs containing the indigo dye. After the desired color is achieved and the fabric has dried, the paste is scraped off, revealing the white patterns on the blue cloth. The fabric is then washed, dried, and ironed before fabrication.
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nankeen
Nankeen is a type of durable, yellowish cotton fabric, originally made in Nanjing, China. The term can also refer to this characteristic color of yellowish-brown or dull yellow. Additionally, it may refer to nankeen trousers, traditional trousers made of this fabric.
Webster Dictionary
Nankeennoun
a species of cloth, of a firm texture, originally brought from China, made of a species of cotton (Gossypium religiosum) that is naturally of a brownish yellow color quite indestructible and permanent
Nankeennoun
an imitation of this cloth by artificial coloring
Nankeennoun
trousers made of nankeen
Etymology: [So called from its being originally manufactured at Nankin (Nanjing), in China.]
Wikidata
Nankeen
Nankeen, also called Nankeen cloth, is a kind of pale yellowish cloth, originally made at Nanjing from a yellow variety of cotton, but subsequently manufactured from ordinary cotton which is then dyed. Also in the plural a piece or variety of this cloth. The term blue nankeen describes hand-printed fabric of artistic refinement and primitive simplicity, which originated on the Silk Road over three thousand years ago. Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are prepared and a mix of soya bean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil onto the 100% cotton fabric. When dry, the fabric is then dipped numerous times into the large tubs containing the indigo dye. After the desired color is achieved and the fabric has dried, the paste is scraped off, revealing the white patterns on the blue cloth. The fabric is then washed, dried, and ironed before fabrication. Such fabric represents one of many fast-disappearing historic art forms which embody ancient Chinese culture and tradition.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Nankeen
nan-kēn′, n. a buff-coloured cotton cloth first made at Nankin in China: (pl.) clothes, esp. breeches, made of nankeen.—Also Nankin′.
Etymology and Origins
Nankeen
Cotton stuff originally made at Nankin, in China.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nankeen in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nankeen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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