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.
In 1969, the Bahamas finally became a British Commonwealth, which effectively ended colonial rule. Four years later, the Bahama Islands gained total independence from Great Britain and became a sovereign nation on July 10, 1973, ending 325 years of British rule.Today, the big day is celebrated with a week-long celebration beginning on July 3 leading up to the official Independence Day on July 10.lthough all residents of the Bahamas were free, the Islands remained a colony of the United Kingdom, although much of day-to-day governing of the country was actually based in the Bahamas. This became a major factor that led to a peaceful negotiation for Bahama's independence.