The curds are drained in muslin or cheesecloth and the excess water is pressed out. High quality plain or patterned cloth made of muslin and calico was produced. High quality plain and patterned cloth made of muslin and calico was produced. White thread is embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light muslin and cotton garments. The high quality of paper was compared with the lightweight white muslin cloth. In textiles, mainly cotton, silk, linen, wool, muslin, etc. At least six varieties of fine muslin cloth existed. Light-penetrable sheer fabrics include voile, muslin, and lace. HMI light was bounced off muslin cloths for daytime scenes. Eastern Bengal was known for its fine muslin and silk fabric before the British period. The "aba" is usually made either of brown wool or of black muslin. Under Mughal rule, Bengal was a center of the worldwide muslin and silk trades. Tied in a muslin bag, oat straw was used to soften bath water. The crew made several ceilings from bleached muslin tiles. His paintings make use of canvas, wood, muslin and even surfboards.