stackyFACTSInstead of seeking delicate fabrics, cultivators in Bengal deliberately grew jute plants for their heavily fibrous, rigid stalks. After soaking the plants in slow-moving water, they stripped the coarse fibers to create durable ropes and sacks that prioritized raw utility over any sense of comfort.
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