a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From the hindi word dungri or dongari to describe a low-priced coarse cotton cloth, traditionally dyed brown, woven originally in the Rajapur and Karwar areas of Goa. The fabric was originally exported in the 17th century to the Malaysian islands including those owned by the Dutch and eventually becoming an important export from India to Britain. The Dutch called it dangerijs. This cloth is similar to denim woven with yarn dyed blue in a 3 and 1 or 2 and 1 weave, but sometimes piece dyed. Has also been known as bluettes.

a heavy coarse durable cotton twill woven from colored yarns, specif. blue denim. upion (type of silk) has a moderately crisp drape and falls into wide cones. Decorators and designers love its quiet luster, lofty fullness and elegant feel. The Indian Dupion has a particularly luminous quality and a great deal of body. duster a lightweight overgarment to protect clothing from dust; a dress-length housecoat

A strong cotton cloth, similar to denim, made for overalls. A 3/1 or 2/1 twill is used. The cloth may be yarn or piece-dyed.