Jacquard is actually a type of loom-one that permits the weaving of complex patterns with the yarn itself. Matelasse, damask, and [some] chenille are all jacquard-woven fabrics. Chenille describes fabric woven with a fluffy, usually cut, nap. Technically, velvet and corduroy are chenille fabrics.
In 1948, British Ceylon was granted independence as Ceylon. In 1972, Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka. It is an island country in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (19.3 mi) off the southern coast of India.n 1948, when Sri Lanka achieved independence from Britain, the Governor was replaced with a Governor-General. The Governor-General was responsible not to London, but to the Monarch of Ceylon, the local government, and the local parliament. The Governor-General was a largely ceremonial figure.
The capital, Colombo, is located on the west coast of the country. In 1956, the Official Language Act was enacted. This law mandated Sinhala as the sole official language of Sri Lanka. This is the language of Sri Lankaâs majority Sinhalese community and is spoken by over 70% of Sri Lankaâs population. This was intended to act both as a statement of independence from Britain and as a clear sign of superiority of the Sinhalese over the Tamil.