Necklace jewelry

Necklaces have been worn throughout history, by both men and women, and have been used as marks of distinction in many cultures, including the ancient Hebrew culture. Necklaces, handsome and richly ornamented, were a principal part of the dress, both of men and women, among the ancient Egyptians; and some idea of the number of jewels they wore (remarks Sir G. Wilkinson) may be formed from those borrowed by the Israelites at the time of the Exodus, and by the paintings of Thebes. They consisted of gold or of beads, of various qualities and shapes, disposed according to fancy and enriched with jewels.
Necklaces of gold thickly set with gems were worn by the Greeks and Romans of both sexes. There was a famous necklace of the most costly precious stones upon the statue of Vesta in Rome, to whose vengeance Zosimus attributes the tragic end of Serena, Stilicho's widow, who had despoiled her of it. By the command of Honorius she was strangled.
The necklace taken from the neck of the Hindoo King Jaipal, captured by Mahmud (A.D. 1001) was composed of large pearls, rubies, etc., and was valued at two hundred thousand dinars, or a good deal more than a hundred thousand pounds.
Homer mentions a necklace curiously wrought of gold interwined with amber, which Eurymachus presented to Penelope.

Sarees

Kanchipuram
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Ilkal
... high society ladies as a fashion statement.There are many wide variety of sarees are made here with variable cotton and silk ratios.
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Kanchipuram district
... image for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Kalidasa has described it to be the best among the cities (Nagareshu Kanchi), just as Jati (jasmine) is the sweetes ... ... and have given it an enviable reputation as the producer of the best silk sarees in the country.
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Bishnupur (Bankura)
... e 17th and 18th century at this place. The terracotta temples here are the best specimen of the classical style of [[Bengal]] architecture. ... d, Bishnupur is also famous for its terracotta craft and its own Baluchari sarees made of tussar silk.
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Culture of Mysore
... ar, the Mysore [[silk]] [[saree]]. Mysore Silk is a trademark for the silk sarees produced by KSIC (Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation).{{cite webwork=filmfareawards.indiatimes. ... ... acclaim and won the [[Bollywood Movie AwardsBollywood Movie Award]] for ''Best Supporting Actress''.
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Vivah
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Latest churidars

CHURIDAR
The word churidar comes from Hindi and made its way into English by the 20th century. Before churidar word came into existence it was known by many names like during the mogul and British raj it was referred as Mogul breeches or long-drawers.
Churidar is Tight fitting lowers with with churis that gather around the ankle so it made much larger in length compared to the normal salwar. Churidar is known for its sleek looks that looks good on Indian women’s body figure as it brings out the feminine shape of the body.
Churidar also known as chudidar or chudidhar is preferred by lot of Indian and Pakistani Women as its very comfortable to wear since its a body hugging thus is tightly gripped to the body like a stocking its comfortable to wear and is and is very narrow around the ankle area. To help a women wear churidar comfortably at times even hooks are attached at the ankle area so that the churidar can be pulled up easily while wearing it. Overall the churidar gives the women’s body a very feminine and elegant shape.
Churidar comes in various fabrics like cotton, georgette and crepe. Churidar can be worn with many uppers like kameez or Kurta. Lot of times churidar is even worn in contrast color or print when compared to the upper. The designers have reformed churidar in many ways including embellishing it with embroidery and stone work.

Ghagras

traditional dress for women in Rajasthan and Gujarat is the lehenga choli or ghagra choli but can be seen all over the country. These cholis are brightly embroidered, waist - length bare - backed blouses. Indian ghagra cholis, lehengas are gathered ankle - length skirts secured around the waist. The attire is completed by a veil - cloth called odhni or dupatta draped across the neck or over the head. The Indian lehenga choli is extremely colorful, adding verve and color to the surrounding landscapes. Tribal women in theses area bedeck themselves from head to toe with chunky silver jewellery. Many young women today wear modern variations of the traditional ghaghra choli for special occasions. They may now have as many as four pieces: the skirt, the choli, a long scarf draped over the shoulders or head, and a long sleeveless "jacket" framing the outfit. Sometimes the choli is decoratively laced in the front or back.The Indian lehenga - choli - ghagra choli is usually worn with the ‘dupatta’. This is a rectangle cloth made of very thin cotton or synthetic material used to cover the head and the chest. In India lehenga choli is also known as lehenga chunni or lehenga chunri, chunari, chunaris, ghagra choli. The Indian lehenga Cholis with their glittering mirror work is the most attractive. This comprises of long pleated skirts, known as Lehenga, and is worn with twin blouses. The blouses have elaborate mirror work and patch work on them and are very colorful. It is designed to leave the back and midriff bare. This type of dresses is mainly by women in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.Lehenga choli had developed since the times of tribals and nomads of ancient times. Though Indian wedding dress include saris, ghagra choli, but the most famous traditional dresses for India bridal is lehnga choli, which are heavily embroidered with thread. The lehnga with chunri or veil in a bright red and multicolored tie and dye bandhini design is almost mandatory. Among the people of Uttar Pradesh lehenga is used for the gath bandhan (tying the knot) ceremony during the marriage rituals. The brides of Bihar, however, are simply dressed in a new unstitched saffron or turmeric yellow sari but among the Zamindars the sari undergoes a transformation. During a special ceremony specialists of bandhini are invited to make the chunri.Satin, net, georgette, silk made pretty lehengas are essentially party wear. Lehengas are the latest fashion in Bollywood dress.Lehnga choli is one of the traditional as well as modern dress of the Indians. It is widely in custom around the globe also. Choli lehanga is one of the oldest dress forms. Its manufacturing is done with great skill. Many types of fabrics are used in choli lehanga preparation. Some of the commonly used fabrics are crepe, georgette, net, satin, silk. Ghagra choli or Lehenga choli are made in the following fabricsCREPE FABRIC TOPCrepe, a thin fabric widely used in Indian choli, woven originally in silk but now available in all major fibers. There are two kinds of crepe. The hard - finished, typically dyed black and used for mourning (which tends to retain the old spelling crape), is made of hand - twisted silk yarn and finished by a rather complex trade process after weaving; the soft crepe include the Canton, or Oriental, weaves in plain or damask weaves. Their crisped or wavy appearance results from the peculiar arrangement of the weft, which is formed of yarn from two different bobbins twisted together in opposite directions or uses alternately a right - twisted and a left - twisted thread. Crepe fabric is used in almost all garments like Indian ghagra choli, bridal leenghas, sarees, fashion lehenga and salwar kameez. GEORGETTE FABRIC TOPGeorgette is a thin woven silk fabric often of crepe yarn and construction. Georgette choli lehangas are famous in Bollywood. It is - a sheer silk or rayon crepe of dull texture. A sheer lightweight fabric, often made of silk or from such manufactured fibers as polyester, with a crepe surface. End - uses include dresses and blouses. NET FABRIC TOPNet fabric is an open fabric, which is created by connecting the intersections in a woven, knitted, or crocheted construction to form a mesh - like appearance that won't ravel. End - uses include veils, curtains, and fish nets this fabric is widely used in fancy lehenga. SATIN FABRIC TOPSatin is a traditional fabric utilizing a satin weave construction to achieve a lustrous fabric surface. Satin is a traditional fabric for evening and wedding garments. Typical examples of satin weave fabrics include: slipper satin, crepe - back satin, faille satin, bridal satin, moleskin, and antique satin. SILK FABRIC TOPSilk is a luxurious and sensuous fabric, one associated with wealth and success. During the Roman Empire, silk was sold for its weight in gold. Today, silk is yet another word for elegance, and silk garments are prized for their versatility, wear ability and comfort. Silk is the strongest natural fiber. Silk absorbs moisture, which makes it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Because of its high absorbency, it is easily dyed in many deep colors. Silk retains its shape, drapes well, caresses the figure, and shimmers with a luster all its own. It is the most common traditional women clothing being exported by women clothing exporters in India.A lehenga with choli and dupatta is also known as lehenga set. TOPThere are many lehenga sets, which are in fashion trend. The Indian fashion industry has its roots related to Bollywood. Bollywood lehengas always set the trend of fashion in India. The Bollywood lehenga choli fashion is not hide. Actresses wear fashion lehngas latest fashion lehengas, which are designed by top famous designers. The chaniya choli fashion, wedding lehenga fashion also came from Bollywood. Embroidered lehenga is the traditional wear of Indian women since ancient time. Popular both among wanderers, tribals as well as royal people of olden days, embroidered lehengas come in many different styles. Traditionally the garb of tribal and rural women, the embroidered lehenga - choli made up of a comfortable fabric, can be worn on festivals or other celebrations. Feminine and graceful, the long skirt is decorated with embroidery and mirror work. The short, fitted choli is also in festive colors and has gorgeous embroidery.Wearing of custom lehengas at occasions is the latest fashion / trend. Traditional lehenga choli is worn during wedding, festivals like Navratri, Eid, Dussehra.Silk lehengas owns a special place in medieval as well as modern times. This is a special dress for all occasions, especially party wear. Bridal silk lehengas cholis are a new trend in wedding ceremonies. Silk lehengas are a hot in wedding lehenga fashion. They are manufactured in New Delhi, Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan.Zardosi lehenga is the traditional wear of Indian women since Mughal time. Popular among royal people of olden days, Zardosi lehengas come in many different styles. The Zardosi lehenga - choli made up of a comfortable fabric, can be worn on festivals or other celebrations. Zardosi lehengas are glamorous and elaborate. Rich fabrics such as silk, organza, jamewars and brocades have been used lavishly in this collection of Zardosi lehengas.Indian dressing styles are marked by many variations, both religious and regional with a wide choice of textures and styles. The traditional Indian dress are Sari, ghagara choli, and lenghas. Salwar Kameez is the second most popular dress and is gaining in popularity fast with the younger generation. The lehengas and gaghra cholis owe their history to ancient people of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. TOPThere are different dresses for different occasions. Lehenga choli is most popular Indian wedding dress, which is also worn at KARWA CHAUTH. Bridal lehenga, wedding lehnga cholis are gifted to bride by the maternal uncle in Indian weddings. The Indian designers use heavy zardosi embroidery in bridal lehenga to gives beautiful look. Choli stands for short, tight fitted blouse, same as the one worn under sari. Lehenga or Ghaghra, the term stands for almost similar piece of garment, which is a skirt with great deal of flare. The simple one have only one vertical seam which turn the cloth or ghaghra-pata into a tubular form, fastened with a draw string passing through a narrow slot at the waist. Flared ghagras are made of several panels of triangular gored pieces stitched together. Accompanied by duppata completes the ensemble, to cover the upper part of the body. Well known among the Rajasthani, but this outfit has gained popularity and nowadays worn with greater relish and styles all over. Some of the most common occasions to wear this outfit are:DIWALI TOPThe festival of lights enlightens our lives each year with memories of the past and illuminates our future with hope and joy. With the arrival of Diwali, special moments flood the mind. Ladies wear simple lehenga choli at this occasion.KARWA CHAUTH TOP'Karwa Chauth' is a ritual of fasting observed by married Hindu women seeking the longevity, well being and prosperity of their husbands. It is popular amongst married women in the northern and western parts of India, especially, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. This festival comes 9 days before Diwali on 'kartik ki chauth', i.e., on the fourth day of the new moon immediately after Dusshera, in the month of 'Karthik' In the evening, women dress up in special clothes, usually a red or pink sari or 'lehenga-choli' with gold woven 'zari' patterns. New brides often wear their bridal costume or good-looking lehenga. All deck up in jewelry and wear 'mehendi' or henna patterns especially on the hands. Decorative 'bindis' on the forehead are a must for all women taking part in this celebration.During Navratri and Dandiya playing embroidered lehengas are in use. Eid is one of the famous festivals when Muslim women wear ghagra choli. The most common occasion is wedding ceremony. Bride and other ladies are often seen in lehenga cholis and in fashion lehenga. TOP

jewelry

Jewellery (also spelled jewelry, see spelling differences) is a personal ornament, such as a necklace, ring or bracelet, made from gemstones, precious metals or other materials.
The word jewellery is derived from the word jewel, which was anglicised from the Old French "jouel" round the 13th century.[1] It has also been suggested that the word is derived from "Jew", as the Jews were important jewelry artisans of that time.[citation needed] Further tracing leads back to the Latin word "jocale", meaning plaything. Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of body adornment; recently found 100,000 year-old beads made from Nassarius shells are thought to be the oldest known jewellery.[2]
Although during earlier times jewellery was created for practical uses such as wealth, storage and pinning clothes together, in recent times it has been used almost exclusively for decoration. The first pieces of jewellery were made from natural materials, such as bone, animal teeth, shell, wood and carved stone. Jewellery was often made for people of high importance to show their status and, in many cases, they were buried with it.
Jewellery has been made to adorn nearly every body part, from hairpins to toe rings and many more types of jewellery. While high-quality is made with gemstones and precious metals, there is also a growing demand for Art jewelry where design and creativity is prized above material value. In addition, there is the less-costly costume jewellery, made from less-valuable materials and mass-produced. New variations include wire sculpture (wrap) jewellery, using anything from base metal wire with rock tumbled stone to precious metals and precious gemstones.

fashion and jawelery

An important part of fashion is fashion journalism. Editorial critique and commentary can be found in magazines, newspapers, on television, fashion websites, social networks and in fashion blogs.
At the beginning of the 20th century, fashion magazines began to include photographs and became even more influential than in the past. In cities throughout the world these magazines were greatly sought-after and had a profound effect on public taste. Talented illustrators drew exquisite fashion plates for the publications which covered the most recent developments in fashion and beauty. Perhaps the most famous of these magazines was La Gazette du Bon Ton which was founded in 1912 by Lucien Vogel and regularly published until 1925 (with the exception of the war years).
Vogue, founded in the US in 1902, has been the longest-lasting and most successful of the hundreds of fashion magazines that have come and gone. Increasing affluence after World War II and, most importantly, the advent of cheap colour printing in the 1960s led to a huge boost in its sales, and heavy coverage of fashion in mainstream women's magazines - followed by men's magazines from the 1990s. Haute couture designers followed the trend by starting the ready-to-wear and perfume lines, heavily advertised in the magazines, that now dwarf their original couture businesses. Television coverage began in the 1950s with small fashion features. In the 1960s and 1970s, fashion segments on various entertainment shows became more frequent, and by the 1980s, dedicated fashion shows like FashionTelevision started to appear. Despite television and increasing internet coverage, including fashion blogs, press coverage remains the most important form of publicity in the eyes of the industry.
Fashion Editor, Brooke Kelley said, "There's a misconception in the industry that TV, magazines and blogs dictate to the consumer, what to wear. But most trends aren't released to the public before consulting the target demographic. So what you see in the media is a result of research of popular ideas among the people. Essentially, fashion is a group of people bouncing ideas off of one another, like any other form of art." (http://www.Composing-Moments.com)