Wholesale Urban Clothing

If you are looking for a business of selling clothes then you got to look for places where wholesale clothing is obtained. Merchandize liquidatores provides wholesales urban clothingfrom high end department stores. The main idea of this site is to provide your business the exact wholesale clothes and apparel which exactly fits your business. They got a good collection of different kinds of clothing and you can order them in bulk.

They have a seperate section for hot deals in which you can see what kind of clothes are fast moving. If you have any doubts regarding what kind of clothes you are to willing to buy for your business you can have a live chat with the website people and clear your doubts online. Or else you can contact them through contact us link present in their website for more details.

some of the craft activities

Inspired by Sieni's recent posts about some of the craft activities she's been doing with Tara, I thought it might be nice to share some of the crafts I've been doing with Shiori. It's a great idea to record it and post it as it's always nice to share part of what we do in our daily lives. With a 2 and a half year old, we average about 2 craft activities a day, or only one if it's a big one like a couple of the crafts pictured below. I now wish I had been recording the crafts for a lot longer, as Shiori usually likes to dissect them after a few hours and I don't have anything to show her when she's older. Thanks Sieni!
This is a dolls house that we made together. It's a great way to use left over boxes and scraps of paper and material from sewing projects. Today one of the Baha'is in our community gifted Shiori with a lovely dolls house that she used to play with when she was a little girl, so I have a feeling that this one will be soon retired. We'll probably take it apart and make some other craft out of it :) Last week it was the birthday of one of our friends, so Shiori and I decided to make a gift together. Shiori decided that a bunny rabbit would be a fun idea. It was actually a great craft to do with her as she enjoyed stuffing the bunny with wadding, choosing the fabrics for the clothes and selecting the adornments. She even enjoyed helping with some of the stitching. This was a slow process where I would sew the needle in and she would pull it out, so it was team work stitch by stitch. This project certainly took all day, in intervils of course. Shiori then picked out the fabric for the draw string 'wrapping bag.' I'm looking forward to our next sewing project together as it was something we both enjoyed a lot

Bangladesh improved there handicraft business exporting into foreign countries

In our Bangladesh we have improved on handicraft business. We are also exporting our handicrafts to foreign countries. We are being appreciated from those countries for our nice handicrafts. We can introduce our country with the other countries through this business. This type of business is helping to reduce our unemployment problem. Women are also working on handicraft. I feel that it is a good sign for Bangladesh. We have different handicraft businesses. Among them Nakshi Katha is a famous handicraft. It is not only famous in Bangladesh but also in other countries. A framed Naksi Katha increases the beauty of a room by hanging on a wall. It is used at home, office, shopping complex etc. In the rural area of Bangladesh “Nakshi Katha” is a common handicraft. It is an art of neglected village women. Sometimes, some fashionable women of rural area pass their leisure period by designing Nakshi Katha. Nakshi katha is a tradition of village. It takes tatters, cotton and needles to weave a Nakshi Katha. Women weave it with their creative skills. They make special designs with different pictures on it with the colorful cottons. It takes three or four months to make a nakshi katha for a woman. It is mainly used for bed sheet and blanket. The Bangladeshi people feel proud for this. Nakshi Katha can be used as a gift item for new couple, especially from bride family in the rural area.

The seller was showing Nakshi Katha in the fair - picture by Taslima Akter

Now Nakshi Ktha is a famous and fashionable item of handicraft in the urban area. We can buy Nakshi Katha from different fair, shopping centre etc. In the fair most of the seller are women. The shopping centre Aarong is famous for Nakshi Katha design.

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Animation is a related but essentially different process from puppetry. Animating objects in time-based media such as film or video is a simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames, whereas puppetry is the live manipulation of figures

Deposit now! Online bank check deposits through your PC

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Remote deposits became legal in US since 2004 but less people have been using the technology for two obvious reasons: unsubstantial information and conservative view that seems to resist change. A kind of an observe and take later technology is good but four years had already passed and everything has been going smoothly because the makers of Depositnow created and integrated high security feature in the system. Trust that your businesses will run smoothly without reducing your profit equation as you enjoy the technology’s cost and convenience benefits. You don’t have to make an issue on the official business travel time of your staff anymore and no more fear of physically losing checks. The transaction is web based and can be done even when offline. So you can save your transactions if you have high volume of check deposits as you go with work and transmit it one time online.

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Divas Beads looks to fill Walla Walla Valley’s needs

MILTON-FREEWATER - When Pat Dirr and Julie Culjak enrolled in one of Geri Honn's bead classes at Suncatcher Studio in Milton- Freewater, they had no idea they were about to enter a business partnership. "We were all talking about how someone ought to open a place locally to buy beads," said Dirr, who originally had no intention of being that "someone." Culjak couldn't agree more."I had just moved here in July and signed up for classes to meet people," she said. Culjak also noted that once a rental site had been found, she had to quickly catch her husband up to speed. "I didn't think we were serious. I hadn't even told him yet," she said.But what Dirr, Culjak and Honn have created is a unique bead boutique for beaders with all tastes and abilities. "We really tried to make it homey," said Culjak. The women all collected items from second hand and thrift stores as well as their own homes to give the store an antiqued and stylish flair."We really tried to make it an intriguing and inviting place by using dishes and other treasures to display our products," said Dirr.The store, which touts glass, silver and crystal beads of all colors, shapes and sizes, also is fully stocked with sterling silver findings, chains by the foot, tools and inspirational books for viewing."We went to Tucson to a bead show and went crazy. Geri had some ideas, but we just bought all sorts of things," said Culjak.Along with products and supplies of all kinds, the store also will continue in line with Suncatcher Studio and offer classes and workshops instructed by co-owner Honn. Honn, who originally taught classes at Suncatcher, will begin lessons at Three Divas Beads in May."Right now people are signing up and then we will contact everyone to set a time," said Honn. The women also noted that they are looking for outside instructors who could bring in other beading workshops or classes

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You create your own bracelet. And you create your own story in the process," Anne Goodman, the company's other managing director, explained.
"It's so much fun to create," Peresin said. "It truly is an experience unto itself."
Every story has a bead. And every bead has a story, they pointed out.
Some beads take their inspiration from mythology, astrology, or fairy tales, while others are inspired by symbolic images and familiar things in everyday life.
For example, there's a lucky knot bead for good luck and happiness. And there's a three-in-one bead, which combines three rings into one as a symbol of unity. It was one of the first Trollbeads created.
An opal for loyalty, amethyst for peace of mind, a garnet for devotion and grace, turquoise for courage and success, and the lapis lazuli for competence are brought together in one bead to signify wisdom.
There are more than 500 different Trollbeads available -- everything from favourite flowers to zodiac signs, initials, hearts and stars.
"New Trollbeads are released three to four times per year," Goodman said. "At the same time, several existing beads are retired. As a result, the line is constantly evolving and changing."
The Trollbeads collection is designed by 18 Danish and internationally renowned designers.
Beads are made from 18-karat gold, sterling silver, Italian Murano glass, natural pearls and precious stones. Prices run the gamut. Silver beads range from $26 to $45, for example, while Murano glass beads are $35 to $45. At the top end, there are 18-karat gold beads with glass/stones for hundreds of dollars, including the Wisdom bead for $736 and the Three Flowers bead for $547. There's also an 18-karat gold model with diamonds -- the Yes! bead -- which retails for $1,200.

Bazaar a showcase for handicrafts

THE American Women's Association (AWA) is inviting craftsmen and women to register for its Annual Spring Bazaar that will take place on May 24 at the Bapco Club, Awali. The annual event will showcase a number of craft items and was first chaired in 1992 by AWA member Randa Theodory.
The 1993 fair found that most who participate in these types of events make items for the festive season.
AWA chairperson Betty Niemann said that the event attracted 80 to 100 participants last year and more were expected this year.
Ms Niemann also changed the event's title from a craft fair to a bazaar to allow more people to participate.
"Living in Bahrain with its Middle Eastern culture, the word 'bazaar' seemed more appropriate than market or fair," said Ms Niemann.
Many of the items for sale make excellent gift items and souvenirs for those expatriates returning to their home countries during the summer holidays, she said.
This year marks the AWA's 11th spring fundraising event.
There are still many who participate and there has been a strong participation of fine artists.
Some of the commercial businesses of today were non-crafting participants testing the market to see if the items they were selling were popular and profitable enough to sustain a business.
Ms Niemann said that the Good Life Gallery, Frankie's and Desert Diamonds are all businesses whose owners tested the market in either the Bazaar, Craft Fair or both.
In addition, both the AWA Bazaars and Craft Fairs have supported local charities with the participation of Sneha, the BSPCA, Awal Women's Society, Al Wafa and Al Rashad Centres, Belize Orphanage, and the Craft Centre to name a few.
Table prices would range from BD6 to BD30 and the event will continue from 1pm to 6pm on the day.
Entry is 500 fils and proceeds from the event will be used towards the AWA's various community service projects.

University of Denver's HANDICRAFTS

The view from the bridge...Our table was located inside of University of Denver's signature glass pedestrain bridge that spans a major street to connect two buildings. The light wasn't great and all the glass made for a photographic challenge, but Jaime did what she could to document our participation. In the end, though, she who controls the blog, controls the pictures (bwahahaha!). Sharon detests having her picture taken, but she was happy to crop the pictures judiciously so you can't see the blogger, but you can see a little bit of our sale at the African Extravaganza.

Anna and a young customer discuss the merchandise.

Another happy customer. There were lots of "Oooooos" and "Ahhhhhhs" throughout the evening.

We were informed by these and several other boys that we are totally lame for not having any "more masculine" jewelry. We're still not sure what that means, exactly, but we've sent it out to our Research and Development unit for further exploration.

working behind the scenes

You may be wondering what the Bead Women of A Little Something have been up to. It seems we are all sick!

Our local school district is also on spring break, so everyone is busy taking care of kids, traveling, and generally living life.

In the meantime, exciting things are on the horizon. After tizzying herself with the dizzying mountains of information related to nonprofit startups, Sharon met with an attorney who attempted to unravel the confounding mysteries of the 501c(3).

Our deepest gratitude goes out to Elle Tauer, attorney, of Greenwood & Tauer, P.C. Elle will donate her time to walk us through the process of becoming a bona fide nonprofit organization, one registered with the state and the IRS.

This is a huge, huge step in our growth, and something we never could have figured out for ourselves. It's a daunting step, though, and it gives us a lot of food for thought regarding the future of the women we serve and the organization we are to become. It is not something to be taken lightly.

Perhaps we need to outfit Elle with some really cool, handmade jewelry.

In other news, we're planning to take as many of the women as we can to the big bead show coming to Denver next month. We're lining up big passenger vans, babysitters, admission-ticket money, and classes. We hope to enroll all of the women in classes so they can have the experience of learning alongside other jewelry makers. We also want them to see the big picture, so to speak, as it pertains to bead shopping. We'll reward the teenaged babysitters by taking them to the show the following day, and doing the whole thing all over again.

We hope that this field trip will give the women a better understanding of how beads are sold, new techniques yet to be learned, and how to budget their money when standing in the face of massive, bead-buying temptation. Wish us luck.

Best of the Big and Small Screens in 2008

2008 is looking to be one of the most exciting years for entertainment in recent memory, with the big and small screen simply spoiling consumers for choice; providing everything from comedy, drama, lifestyle and game shows to satisfy any consumers' tastes. In addition, on demand TV, mobile TV and TV over the Internet give consumers even more choice for how and when to enjoy their entertainment. With the Oscars just around the corner, this year has seen both heavily-nominated ‘No Country For Old Men' and ‘There Will Be Blood' being released in the cinemas on this side of the pond, with ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' hot on their heels. This year's big summer blockbusters are likely to include ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', ‘The Dark Knight' and ‘Sex and the City: The Movie'. Fans of the fantasy genre can look forward to new ‘Chronicles of Narnia' and Harry Potter features and November sees the release of ‘Quantum of Solace', the latest James Bond instalment. The British film industry looks to offer a varied choice of films this year, with one of the most anticipated being a biopic of celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, ‘The Edge of Love', starring Cillian Murphy, Matthew Rhys and Keira Knightley, with a script written by Sharman Macdonald, Knightley's mother. The big-screen adaptation of Toby Young's novel ‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People', about Young's life as a British journalist trying to make it as a contributing writer for Vanity Fair magazine in New York, is scheduled for an early October release. Simon Pegg has been cast as the lead with a support cast consisting of Megan Fox, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Bridges and Gillian Anderson. On the small screen, time travel seems to be as popular a topic as ever, with ‘Life on Mars' spin-off ‘Ashes to Ashes' premiering in February, starring Philip Glenister, Keeley Dawes, Gene Hunt and Alex Drake. In keeping with the time-travel trend is ‘Lost in Austen', in which Amanda Price, a present-day Bridget Jones type living in London one day unexpectedly travels 200 years back in time and into the world of Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice novel. Realising she's swapped places with Elizabeth Bennet she must use her vast knowledge of the novel to avoid changing literary history. The big documentaries this year seem intent on triggering viewers' shudder reflexes. David Attenborough is delivering his final chapter of ‘Life on Earth', this time focusing on reptiles. Celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver are looking to persuade consumers to switch to free-range poultry in response to the treatment of battery-cage chicken and our demand for cheap food with ‘Hugh's Chicken Run' and ‘Jamie's Fowl Dinners' respectively. Addressing more intellectual topics are Stephen Hawking's ‘Master of the Universe', a major series about physics and cosmology, and Nick Broomfield's ‘Battle of Haditha', concerning the encounter in which US Marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians. Lifestyle features are as popular as ever this year, with one of the most hotly anticipated shows being 'Coleen's Real Women'. Hosted by Wayne Rooney's fiancée Coleen McLoughlin, it sees her scouring the country for other girls next door in order to pitch them to high-powered advertising executives and big-brand marketing directors. All in all it makes for a very exciting 2008, meaning those looking for entertainment on tv or at the cinema will find any tastes catered for

Kashmir handicrafts

Most renowned of Kashmir handicrafts, is the Pashmina Shawls; it is the name for the finest Cashmere. Pashmina, the queen of all wools which originated in Kashmir hundreds of years ago. The art of Pashmina making in the Valley of Kashmir is believed to be as old as 3000 years B.C .In the past, only rich and elite had the privilege of enjoying luxurious fabric. It has been admired for past many centuries by the Moughals and was considered as a mark nobility and grace. Since the 18th and the 19 centuries the Europeans have developed a peculiar craze for it.

The Pashmina is made from the under-fleece of a mountain goat (Ladakh and Central Asia) shed by it while wintering on high altitudes. This material is very delicate and expensive as it is fine especially Kashmir pashmina is the most original and authentic cashmere.

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Rajasthan is one of the most popular and colorful states of India. The state is widely popular among tourist for its various tourism aspects. Colorful, Vibrant, Royal, and drenched in ancient splendor, Rajasthan has so much for tourists. The land of kings, Rajasthan is dotted with magnificent forts situated hilltops of rugged and rocky Aravali hill ranges, palatial palaces, heritage hotels, terrific temples, stunning Havelis, island palaces flickering on picturesque blue lakes, breathtaking gardens, wildlife parks & sanctuaries, etc. The state is also known for its rich culture and traditions. When you will visit Rajasthan, you will have a wonderful opportunity to visit these mesmerizing attractions.
Rajasthan is suggested as a must visit destination of India tours. The blazing deserts, magnificent monuments, fantastic forts, palatial palaces, historic & mystical cities, rich culture, exotic heritage, colorful fairs & festivals, etc make Rajasthan tours a pleasant tour and travel experience to relish for a lifetime. Embark on Rajasthan tour and enjoy camel safari to Sam Sand Dunes and get fascinated with mesmerizing view of Sunset or explore its several wildlife parks & sanctuaries. Visit to the several magnificent monuments or explore stunning Havelis and spend holidays in Rajasthan in splendid way.
Tour to Rajasthan, India and experience the saga of heroism and romance of its erstwhile rulers in its magnificent forts and palaces. Visit to the only hill station of Rajasthan - Mount Abu and explore its Jain Temples and picturesque landscapes blessed with superb natural beauty and cool climate. On your Rajasthan tours, explore the villages of the state and experience the rich culture, customs, & traditions. Visit any city in Rajasthan and it will enchant you with its wealth of attractions like forts & palaces and shopping streets laden with exquisite handicrafts. Exploring forts and palaces and spending your vacation at heritage hotels, provides a true Luxury Rajasthan tour experience. In brief, we can say that Rajasthan tourism has a lot options to enchant tourists.
If you travel in Rajasthan with the help of a Rajasthan tour operator your tours will be more and more convenient. There are several Rajasthan tour packages available which make Rajasthan travel a mesmerizing experience. In brief, if you are interested in traveling in India, don't miss to grab the opportunity to embark on Rajasthan tours where you will observe true Indian tourism experience.
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Exhibition in India

Now a days handicrafts are very reliable in international market like Europe and USA. And India also Organising a Exhibition for Different types of handicrafts like beaded crafts, necklace, bead sheets and antique crafts.

An Exhibition about Handicrafts in Panaji

Panaji, Feb 19 An exhibition of handicraft product by Nagina Craft Development Society, Nagina (Bijnor), UP is on at Yash Exhibition Centre, Panaji. It began on February 14 and will continue till February 23.

Glass bead jewellery, bone carving, artificial jewellery, woodcraft article, brass inlay work on wood, wooden jewellery boxes, glass bead purse and many more decorative and utility items are displayed in this exhibition.

This exhibition is sponsored by the office of development commissioner (handicraft) ministry of textiles, government of India, New Delhi for the purpose of development and to provide marketing support to the rural artisans. The products brought in this exhibition are prepared by the self help groups of artisans. The aim of the exhibition is to provide the marketing facility to the artisan.

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Definition of Fair Trade – The question "what is fair trade" might seem elementary to some, while others find it difficult to define without making broad generalizations. According to the Fair Trade Federation, it is "a more equitable and sustainable system of production and trade." Wikipedia defines fair trade as "an organized social movement which promotes standards for international labor, environmentalism, and social policy in areas related to production of Fairtrade labeled and unlabeled goods." The fair trade movement focuses in particular on exports from developing countries into developed countries.

Why Buy Fair Trade Gifts This Holiday Season

2007 has been marked by unprecedented growth in social, economic and environmental consciousness around the world. As we open our eyes to the reality that is socioeconomic inequality, environmental destruction and the exploitation of workers in underdeveloped countries, it can seem overwhelming. One person, after all, can only do so much. We live in a world where the dollar rules. Though this may seem unfortunate in many ways, it also gives us the power to make our voices heard with every dollar we spend. Vote with your dollars and be conscious of the impact your purchases have on the lives of others. Fair trade products make great gifts. Not only will the person receiving your fair trade gift be pleased, but it sends a message to the Big Box stores that we're not going to stand for their strong-arm tactics of beating down the price from local artisans and factories in third world countries to the point where they're forced to save money by cutting costs elsewhere in areas like being environmentally responsible, worker's rights, healthcare and product safety.

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That's the million-dollar question. Really, there's not much stopping unscrupulous companies from claiming something is fair trade and slapping some bogus label on it. But there are a few Fair Trade labels you can trust, including those from the Fair Trade Federation (see link below), and Trans Fair USA.

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There are many places on the web to buy fair trade products, including Gaiam (http://www.gaiam.com/retail/2/fairtrade) and the Two Hands Workshop (http://twohandsworldshop.com/). Whether you are shopping for fair trade clothing / apparel and jewelry, or would like to give the gift of fair trade handicrafts and toys, enlightened shops have begun to pop up not only on the web, but in local areas too. As for the Internet, all you have to do is search Google for "Fair Trade Gifts", "Fair Trade Crafts" or whatever it is that you're looking for and there is no shortage of opportunities to make conscious buying decisions. A good place to start finding fair trade products locally is to visit your nearest organic foods store (try Wild Oats or Whole Foods if you don't have smaller ones closer) and ask the people who work there. Eco Mall (http://www.ecomall.com/biz/) has an impressive list of eco-conscious and socially conscious stores from around the world. Another great place to find local fair trade stores is the Fair Trade Federation's Directory of Members by State and Territory (http://www.fairtradefederation.org/memret.html) .

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In general, you can find just about anything you want while shopping for fair trade holiday gifts. However, there are certain types of fair trade products that tend to be more readily available than others. These include: Crafts / handicrafts, jewelry, organic cotton bedding and fabric, clothing and apparel, coffee, rice and other food items.

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Unlike some other kinds of jewellery, bracelets are incredibly diverse. You can make a bracelet from almost any material you can think of, whether it’s metal, fabric, leather, glass, wire or plastic, or natural materials like shells and stones. Bracelets are both cheap to buy and easy to make, so it’s easy to personalise them to your taste and give them as gifts to your friends. Many people cherish bracelets that they have been given, especially little girls, who will collect friendship bracelets to represent each one of their friends.

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In some parts of the world, bracelets have special meanings. In India, for example, they are often made from glass, and make a musical-sounding noise when the arm is moved. In Latin America, it is believed that bracelets made from gold and coral can scare away evil spirits, protecting the wearer from the jealousy of others.

Some Creative Handicraft: Potholder From Scrap Fabrics

you need a gift for a special person, or just need some time to unwind, make a creative handicraft. Crafting is therapeutic when you are feeling stressed, and it also can yield a useful or decorative item. Everyone has some measure of creativity, and with modern kits and patterns, a creative handicraft does not have to end in frustration.

If you have a sewing machine, you can learn to make a creative handicraft that will be a useful and welcome gift. Potholders are a great beginning sewing project that can be made from scrap material or unwanted clothing and a bit of double-fold bias tape. Here are the simple instructions for this creative handicraft.

First cut two 8-inch (21 cm.) squares of fabric to be the front and back of the potholder. Choose coordinating fabrics that match your kitchen for these pieces. To make it easier, you can make an 8-inch square pattern from a piece of cardboard to use as a pattern. Cut more 8-inch squares of any old fabric to stack for the filling. You want the stack of fabric squares to be thick enough to protect you from a hot pot, but thin enough to be flexible and able to be sewn through.

Stack all layers so that the outer layers are facing to the outside and the filler layers are inside. You can put a couple of large straight pins through all layers to keep them together. Now sew right across the middle of the stack. Sew across the middle again, perpendicular to the first stitching. You will have divided the square into 4 squares. Sew across the stack again from corner to corner, and again from the other corner to corner. The layers should be joined and sturdy now.

To bind off the raw edges of your creative handicraft, trim with scissors so that all the layers are again even at the edges. Open out one folded edge of the bias tape. The wider bias tape might seem to be easier to use, but the narrow type makes a neater finished product. Starting at one corner, line up the edges of the tape with the edges of the potholder, and start stitching through all layers along the first fold line, which will be about 1/4 inch from the edge. Stitch neatly and slowly, attaching the opened tape all around the edge until you reach the beginning corner. Cut the bias tape off, leaving 3 inches, (7 cm.) to make into a hanging loop.

Fold the bias tape over the raw edge so that the middle fold lines up with the outside of the potholder and the other fold is hiding the raw edge of the bias tape. Now, for best results, hand sew the binding down, forming a loop on your creative handicraft when you get to the end.

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Impressive Handicrafts

Some of the handicrafts are actually quite impressive.
-handcrafted and painted bamboo and paper umbrellas. They make everything by hand, the paper, the bamboo supports, and they even apply a shellac to make them waterproof.
-silk clothing is an exception in that most of it is done by machines but they did have an exhibit on how the silk worm grows, spins its cocoon and then how the coccoons are harvested and turned into silk thread.

-the celadon ceramic factory was really impressive. The process is quite a long one and the end result is really beautiful.
-There was a teak and rosewood furniture store and some of the designs were extremely labour intensive and artistic. We saw one rosewood dining table (probably 6 feet by 3) where the entire top had been carved into a 3 dimensional village tableau complete with trees, buildings, landscaping, people, animals, carts, and tools. It took a year to carve. We really liked some of the teak dining tables and the rosewood desks. Unfortunately while the prices may be somewhat discounted compared to what you'd pay in Canada they are not exactly in our price range.
-silver and tin smithing was interesting but not nearly as impressive as the wood carving.

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An exhibition of the famed handicrafts of the north-eastern region got under way at the Corporation Community Hall in Alwarpet here on Wednesday.

The ‘North East Crafts Bazaar’, which would be on till March 9, showcases traditional crafts from seven States — Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

Leno, a young woman from Nagaland, who has been picking wild flowers, seeds and grass from the highlands, has displayed at one of the stalls beautiful dry flowers and fillers that can be made into dry flower bouquets of one’s choice. Craving for the attention of visitors to the exhibition are different kinds of furniture made from polished cane. Artisans also demonstrate how cotton and kauna grass are woven to make saris and mats respectively.

The exhibition, sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Union Ministry of Textiles and organised by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd, has Kanta saris, Jamdani cottons, traditional Assami Gamochas, wrap-around skirts that are popular in Nagaland, Moga silk shawls, wood carvings, leather bags, terracotta items and palm leaf engravings. Assam bamboo crafts, including bamboo tea tray, flower vases, Naga faces, buffalo heads and lamp shades, are also cynosure of all eyes.

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The word ‘terracotta’ brings to the mind another exhibition from Puducherry, which is on at Cheeja Bhavan on Ramakrishna Mutt Road in Mylapore.

The exhibition, being organised by the Pondicherry Pudumai Handicrafts Artisans Co-operatives Society Ltd, will be on till Sunday. On display are cute little guinea pig piggy boxes, chimney lanterns, reclining Ganeshas, face masks and horses all made of terracotta.

The artisans have also brought pendants and images of stone. The exhibition has glassware, stuff made from seashells, scented candles and coconut shells. Discount is offered on all purchases

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Now a days beaded handicrafts are in big demand thats why beads, moti, pothe which are the raw material and use to manufactured the beaded handicrafts prize rising daily. With that byers getting attrec toward other handicrafts stuffs which did not having the beaded work. the serval resone for this because that are avilable in bulk and very cheap in prise and easy to carry. not much heavy as beaded handicrafts, use and throw qualitys etc.

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Now a day many beaded handicrafts option are present in market. And many buyers and exporters from USA, CANADA and Europe are interested to buying these handicrafts stuffs in very large quantity. Last month in some fashion shows the beaded dresses, beaded belts, bags, mobile pouches etc are the main attractive points of the fashion dizziness and they looking very pretty. With all that we also can say that these crafts are also not much expensive.

But some original beads like FEROZA, expensive stones crafts having very wide pricing range and its start from 2000 thousands rupees to 200000 rupees. These original stones crafts mainly using for tribal peoples who strongly believing in god and natural powers.

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India is a Country of beaded handicrafts and On Valentine's days every youngster wants to present her girlfriend some new and pernicious gift and handicrafts are the perfect gift for them. Ear rings, hand Rings, Beaded Jewelry, Beaded belts, necklace etc. Every one likes to wear these types of fashion stuffs. In European countries also organize some Fairs for those handicrafts and with these thousands of people earning their living.

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I am a stay-home mom and I love being able to see my daughter grow everyday... with that said I also need something to keep me sane. So I make stuff! I just recently started making jewelry so it is my habit right now but I also love making anything on my computer. I do all of my scrapbooking digitally. I create Christmas cards, birth announcements, birthday invitations etc. I have a degree in graphic design so that is my passion. I would never actually work in the advertising world (too much pressure) but I love using those skills for personal use or for friends, ets. I love to look at a craft and figure out how to make it myself. That is why my shop is kind of ecclectic. Anyway, I live in Dallas and I will ship to anywhere. Outside of the USA there is an additional charge though.


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After a lot of questions/queries of my gown from various people and WatW sisters, it's gives me great pleasure to let people know that it's a Reem Acra gown called "Knowing You". Mom saw it in an InStyle Weddings ad and the rest was history. :)
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There are something which you need to pay attention to batik cloth to caring or cloth them remaining beauty among others shall be as follows :

1. Cleaning a batik cloth by using hair shampoo. Previously, dissolving shampoo first till no more part of jelling. Afterwards newly batik cloth plunged. You also can use special detergent soap for the cloth of batik, which is sold in the market.


2. If washing batik don't be rubb and don't use detergent. If your batik is not too dirty, you can clean it with warm water. But if your batik is hit by stain it is enough to clean it with toilet soap. However if its stain still there, you may use the peel of orange to the dirty part. Don't clean batik cloth by using washing machine.


3. After the dirt has lose, you have to put to the shady place but you don't to need to extort it, let the cloth run dry naturally. At the time of putting to the sun you better draw part of cloth edge to be re-folded cloth fibre like former.


4. Avoid ironing directly, if too tousled you can spray water above your batik cloth then arrange in be the layers to your batik with other cloth. This matter to avoid your batik cloth hit by direct heat of iron.


5. When you wish to give deodorant and softener of cloth on batik tulis, don't be sprayed directly. Previously, close over first cloth with newspaper, then spray the deodorant and the softener of cloth. you better not spray direct perfume or perfume to clothes or cloth of silk batik have natural colourant.


6. After ironed you would better kept your batik in plastic in order not to be eaten by moth. You would better not to give camphor because this is solid substance is too hard so that can destroy your batik cloth. It is better you give wrapped peppercorn with last tissue pack into your wardrobe to dissipate moth. Or you can use previous fragrant root and you dyed into hot water is later put to the sun, is then died again into hot water and put to the sun. After the fragrant root runs dry you newly can use it.

• Triple Black Waterfall (E.bl.1.07b):
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Some new beaded crafts for new year 2008

Beaded handicrafts expanding very highly and its also getting very high response in international market, India is a country of crafts, handicrafts may be only India have a great experience to create beaded handicrafts. And with his good quality many foreigners attract toward India and getting good stuffs from here to decorate their houses, offices etc.

Now here we have one new good beaded boxes and mobiles stand which are very attractive and manufactured with red beads and black genuine fabric and we also used him shells and Frozea stone which is very costly in international market. And its very impressive.

After getting good responce from beaded handicrafts we are getting started to manufacture some of new handicrafts. The concept collages, created in the first week of my illustration class, were followed up by a few illustrations in a medium of our choosing. I decided to use sumi watercolors since I thought it would be more interesting to use something I’ve never really done before. I found it a good opportunity to try something new.

Pictured to the left is an illustration of a scene from “East O’ the Sun, West O’ the Moon” in which the main character is taken by a polar bear into a castle inside a cliff wall. I found the composition strong but the balance of dark and light could use some improvement. Clearly at this point I still needed some practice. (Right: detail of the border)

For our midterm we were to choose a famous illustrator to write a report on and present to our class. We were also required to make a final illustration for the stories we selected in the style of this artist. I chose to research Alphonse Mucha because I love his strong compositions and linear rhythms. Also the lithograph process he used looked as though it could be imitated with watercolors. Pictured on the left is one of Mucha’s many inspiring images. To the right is my midterm illustration depicting the scene in which the main character is sitting outside the castle with a golden apple, carding comb, and spinning wheel. She uses each item in turn as payment to make her way into the castle. And all this its really very attrective any fine.

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Well a friend of mine threw a beading party tonight. It was so much fun! Ah, I had a blast. And she had some new beads I hadn't seen before (so I got some *smile*). I told my friends I had started a "blog" and that they should check it out. They laughed at me. That's ok though because I just can't help but share this wonderful creative craft. I think everyone should learn it.

Aren't they just georgeous? Best of all they are so easy to make! Oh I think I'm in love.

So how about you. Do you have a blog? Did your friends laugh at you when you started it? Should I keep it up or are my friends right and I should give it up (not that I could)? Please post a comment - you can remain anonymous :)

I'm off to bed. I'll be sure to post soon!

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So many guys have no idea how to dress, so kudos to you for taking the initiative! Being shy can be tough, but you can get yourself out of your shell a bit simply by dressing confidently.
You are 100% correct about everything fashionable not working for everyone. I don't think you should go down the "trendy" route per say. Go for classic cuts that flatter your body type. Some basics you should start with: a pair of dark-wash straight-leg jeans, a pair of black dress pants, tan dress pants, dark colored button-up shirts, a nice fitted sweater (NO, not the tight turtleneck ones--opt for a looser version), and some everyday shoes like brown dress boots.
When you walk into a store, look around before you do anything else. If you look at clothes and think: these aren't for me, then move on. American eagle is a great store for basics that are a little more casual. They have nice khaki pants and jeans, and a few fun buttons up shirts. Express Men's is another store I recommend. There, you will find dressier stuff, like black and tan dress pants, and some dressier tops.
Don't be afraid to ask sales people for help--that's their job and you will probably save them the boredom of standing around with nothing to do. First, look around the entire store. If you find something you might like, try it on, or ask a sales person if they think it would work well for you, and what to wear with it. They will be glad to help, I promise.
And the most important rule is to try everything on! Make sure that it fits properly before you buy it (ask a trusted friend or a salesperson).
For basic everyday wear, I always love guys in nice fitting jeans (not too short or too tight and something with a dark wash). Steer clear of really light wash Levis. They are not flattering on anyone. For dressier pants, a nice khaki pant is always good. For these, it is worth it to spend a little money because you will get more wear out of them. So they should fit really well.
You can actually find nice ones at the gap or men's express. For casual-wear, t shirts are always good. I'm a fan of the ones that have a bit of a vintage feel. Just make sure that the shirt is fitted. Most guys buy shirts way too big and the end result is that they look sloppy. It shouldn't be ridiculously skin-tight, but it should lay against the skin a bit. For dressier shirts, I LOVE express for men. I promise they aren't paying me to tell you this, but that store is great for guys.
They have really nice button up shirts for $25 and they fit really well, because they have a bit of stretch in them. They have so many different colors. Do yourself a favor and stay away from pink and purple. Not many guys can pull it off and it's too tricky. Go for a blue shirt to match your eyes. Probably any darker color would go well with your hair...dark green, burgundy, etc. So those are all the basics. Get yourself a good pair of jeans, a nice pair of khakis, a few fitted t-shirts, and a couple button down shirts and you should be good to go.