Calico (which got its name from where it originated, Calicut India) is a plain weave cotton fabric in one or more colors. Its got some serious history as it was mentioned by historians before the Christian era and praised by early travelers for its fine texture and beautiful colors. “Block-printed cottons from Calicut imported to England in 1630 were called calicuts. The name calico was soon applied to all Indian cottons having an equal number of warp and weft threads, then to all plain weave cottons.” For more info on Calico check out the Wiki Page. Today you’ll find this fabric mainly in shirts and dresses.
