… used the new dye and weaving processes of the day, learned from other countries like Scotland, India, and NOT the Asias yet.. non-Asians were only just allowed open trade and movement in the Asias about this time).
Printed and hand-dyed fabric rose in popularity for those who couldn’t afford to imported woven plaids or expensive prints. These replicated the look of fine silks coming out of India, and you can see influence of Indian “batik” and other resistance dye processes of the time.
(Photo: left, 1855 dressing gown paisley silk influence from India; right earlier 1830-40’s gown painted and dyed silk, also Indian influenced techniques)