Chambray orginated in the Chambari district of France. If I recollect right it it was first woven in the 1700's. Wrap and Weft of blue and white cotton yarns are used to give it the effect. Indigo I think was used for the blue dye. Best regards Anand -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy Chamberlin Sent: Thursday, 21 September 2006 10:32 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: definition of chambray -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.6/453 - Release Date: 20/09/2006 =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================