Susanna Moore

Calcutta is a pot of honey' means that in the first half of the nineteenth century, before the society became truly Victorian in feeling and tone, Bengal was a place to make money. The governor-generals returned to England rich men. It was a bountiful, lush, prosperous, easy place to make a fortune - in coal, in jute, and particularly cloth.

American Writer

Saul David

My great-great-grandfather, who made his money in the jute trade, had at one time 600 houses in London, and within three generations, the money was gone.

British Historian

Jute is considered sustainable and environmentally friendly, often mentioned in green contexts.

Eco-Friendly Material

Jute grows in warm, humid climates often in South Asian countries like Bangladesh and India.

Tropical Origin

Jute products have a natural, coarse look making them popular for rustic or country-style decor.

Rustic Texture

Jute is widely used for practical, everyday objects due to its sturdiness and low cost.

Highly Utilitarian

Jute sacks are frequently used in the agricultural sector for storing and transporting produce.

Common in Agriculture

Jute materials can absorb moisture, which means they are not ideal for wet conditions.

Not Water-Resistant

Burlap is another name for jute fabric, often used in the United States and Canada.

Burlap Synonym

Jute's texture makes it a favorite for crafting items like bags, rugs, and wall hangings.

Ideal for Crafting

Jute adds a natural decorative touch to homes and is often used in interior design.

Decorative Element

 because they have beautiful flowers. One of these plants is a spiky plant called sisal -- you may know this here as jute. And this amazing plant can be stripped down and turned into a weaving product. We're working with these amazing women now who live daily with the challenges of elephants

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 down the jute ie River to a point that's deep enough in the river for our eventual extraction by boat having reached the point where one boat could get us one of the original expedition