The wool industry was divided into woollen and worsted. It prospered by exporting wool and woollen cloth, and importing wine and timber. There he sold silk and woollen cloth and haberdashery. It usually consisted of cloths, woollen goods and linen kerchiefs (head coverings). In the 18th century, England was famous for its woollen and worsted cloth. In the 17th century, England was famous for its woollen and worsted cloth. Some workers left Lancashire to work in the Yorkshire woollen and worsted industries. The technology was used in woollen and worsted mills in the West Yorkshire and elsewhere. In 1337 Flemish weavers settled and introduced the manufacture of woollen cloth. Notable industries include manufacturing of linen, woollen and leather goods, hats, pottery, and soap. Embroidery is bold and vivid in designing and done with woollen or cotton threads. The woollen and cloth industries declined throughout the twentieth century. It was usually a large rectangular piece of woollen cloth. Other industries worthy of mention are the woollen and silk, pottery, tanneries, and musical instruments. Maheshwar is known for its fine "Maheshwari" saris, and Mandsaur for its coarse woollen blankets.