Sussi

Sussi or susi (Soosey, Sousae) is a term for multicolored striped or checked cloth produced mainly in Sindh. Sussi is thin handloom fabric made of cotton, silk, or a blend of the two, with colored warp stripes. Sindh region was known for its production and exports during the Mughal period. Sussi was most often made with red and blue, blue and white, or green and white stripes, but other patterns were also produced. The fabric was exported to England, where sousaes were in great demand in the 18th century. Name Sussi was the umbrella term used for all striped fabrics. Texture Sussi is a plain fabric with warp vertical stripes. Sussi is produced with cotton, with silk, or with blended cotton and silk. Dimensions The fabric was 10 to 20 yards long and one yard in width.