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The Sambalpuri silk sarees of Odisha that goes on for generations.

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (18198) • Raurkela, India 12 Sep 22

The photo shows the three Sambalpuri sarees from Odisha that goes on for generations. In Odisha these sarees are preserved as auspicious clothes and transferred from one generation to another to another as a mark of blessing. The...

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Leavers Lace

celticeagle @celticeagle (189820) • Boise, Idaho 27 Apr 22

Lace is an open fabric usually made from silk or cotton and produced either by a bobbin or needle. It is made by looping, knitting, and twisting in certain patterns. Evidence of lace can be dated back to ancient Egypt and China....

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Absolum's Cousin Eric

ARM @responsiveme (22923) • India 25 Jul 18

@FayeHazel posted a discussion on a green caterpillar which she found in her garden and named Absolum. Coincidentally, my friend who owns a farm sent me a photo of another large green caterpillar. I named him Eric. Eric, because...

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Indian Handlooms

kiran8 @kiran8 (15348) • Mangalore, India 28 Oct 17

India has a mind boggling variety of hand looms in Cotton, Silk and Jute. Each state has its own special weave and color combinations and are very distinct. Handloom sarees , dress materials and furnishings are in great demand...

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Lehenga is ready

INDIAN WOMAN @hema7213 (3517) • India 6 Mar 16

Hey friends, my Lehenga has been ready now ...it is a black lehenga which is made by using a silk banarsi old saree, as I have to buy the net dupatta for it, I will not wear it in the upcoming wedding....So I have to wait for the...

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Silk clothing washing and maintenance:

Dennying @Dennying (2) • Hong Kong 29 Jan 15

1.Please turn over wash by hand under 30 degrees. If you soak the silk clothing in the water with a few drops of balsamic vinegar, the silk clothes will keep soft and smooth. 2. Please do not wash with alkaline detergent and soap....

Japanese Silkroad Online

lior berko @mage200 (1) • Tel Aviv, Israel 7 Aug 14

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HOW to detect real silk????

ryanong @ryanong (9664) • Vietnam 27 Jul 12

I want to go to buy silk scarfs and silk clothes tomorrow. But i have no experience to detect which one is real silk yet. I heard that there are many fake silk types selling in here and it is not easy to detect a real silk and...

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what do you think about silk? do you like clothes made in silk?

doublelifefish @doublelifefish (33) • China 1 Apr 11

I'm working in a factory which the main product is silk. I wondered that how many people in the world like to wear silk clothes? How much would you pay for a nice silk clothes? What do you know about silk?

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I like cotton clothes.Clothes pattern demanded most in your place-silk,cotton...

CSHINE @SHAMRACK (8576) • India 26 Mar 11

Here in our place in Kerala in South India, cotton clothes are mostly cheaper than other clothes and also better quality is got. But usually the most demanded pattern is Kasav that is traditionally demanded. Kasav saris and other...

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Lace, leather, cotton, or silk? Which of these is your fave fabric?

alexzizi123 @alexzizi123 (307) • United States 17 Oct 10

I love all of them, but I must say that silk and lace are two of my favorite fabrics for any occasion, especially formal ones. I also love leather outerwear, like jackets, and coats. Cotton is my go-to fabric for school, and I...

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What kind of cloths you like to wear?

dreamsharmin @dreamsharmin (2281) • China 3 May 10

What kind of cloths you like to wear in summer? Do you like tight cloths in these time? I really don't like to wear tight cloths. I prefer cotton cloths which is very comfortable to wear in summer. How about you? Thanks in...

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should i wear this on a date?

sarahberger @sarahberger (28) • United States 6 Feb 10

A silky robe thigh high stockings and stelito heels should I wear this on a date?

Anyone ever ware silk?

sarahberger @sarahberger (28) • United States 24 Jan 10

I love wearing silky dresses especially if their skimpy and show off my legs. What kinda silky clothing do you like to wear?

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I'm loving my time here in Turkey.

katerina @thea09 (18305) • Greece 25 Dec 09

The local gossips have worked themselves into overdrive with this one and I'm now in Turkey with the Greek. I love Turkey actually, friendly people and the markets are made for a haggler like me, all those spices, Turkish coffees,...

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Satin Cord Suppliers

casarivasplata @casarivasplata (52) • United States 21 Nov 09

Does anyone know of suppliers for spools of satin cord? Apprx. 1/8" wide. I just learned kumihimo braiding. I've been searching online and haven't had any luck finding any satin cord at reasonable prices. The minimum I want to...

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Favorite material for clothing...

PeacefulWmn9 @PeacefulWmn9 (10420) • United States 25 Jul 09

I love comfortable clothing, and my all around favorite fabric is cotton, the softer the better. Angora or silk feel wonderful to the touch, but once I have it on, angora feels prickly to me and silk almost...

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some sort of panorama

thebeing @thebeing (657) • Romania 12 Jun 09

hey, guys! took this photo 2 days ago. went to take some photos in the evening to get the silk-effect of moving water. Didn't have the plate that keeps the camera on the tripod with me, so i took some photos with the camera put on...

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Have you ever dyed silk?

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 30 Mar 09

I recently bought a silk-dying kit, because I need to change the color of my bridesmaid dress. Has anyone had any experience with dying any of their silk items a different color - and have any tips for me? It would be...

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Silk scarf for a woman - good gift?

womensscarves @womensscarves (1) • Lithuania 18 Feb 09

It seems that silk scarves are pretty popular. They do look nice with all the colors. Do you think a scarf makes good gift?

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