Jamdani literally translated means 'wine cup' in Bengali and Urdu. It is an ancient fine muslin cloth with geometric or floral designs.

It has been manufactured in Dhaka, Bangladesh since the early 4th century. They were referred to as figured muslins because the design was originally produced on muslin fabric. The Mughal emperors realized its excellence and gave royal patronage to the development of this craft. The dominant feature of the Jamdani is its magnificent design, which is said to be of Persian origin. The method of weaving is akin to tapestry work in which small shuttles of coloured, gold or silver threads, are passed through the weft. The clasically beautiful Jamdani effectively combines intricacy of design with muted or vibrant colours.