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Damask. Damask ( /ˈdæməsk/; Arabic: دمشق) is a woven, reversible patterned fabric. Damasks are woven by periodically reversing the action of the warp and weft threads. [ 1] The pattern is most commonly created with a warp-faced satin weave and the ground with a weft-faced or sateen weave. [ 2] Fabrics used to create damasks include silk ...
Get Naked Banff [2] - A clothing-optional advocacy group that was created to challenge Parks Canada's assertions that nude recreation of any kind is never allowed in Canada's national parks. Calgary Nude Recreation [ 3 ] - clothing-optional recreation group located in Calgary , Alberta , that seeks to establish nude recreation as a lawful ...
Bazin (or basin) is a West African fabric with its origin in Europe imported in Mali, made from hand-dyed cotton, resulting in a damask textile known for its stiffness and vibrant sheen. It is primarily recognized as the most commonly used fabric for crafting a Boubou, a long, loose traditional outerwear worn by both men and women, particularly ...
Yoruba clothing. Yoruba clothing are the traditional clothings worn by people of the Yoruba ethnic group in parts of Nigeria, Benin and Togo in a region called Yorubaland. The clothing reflects the rich culture, history and aesthetic preferences of the Yoruba people. Yoruba woman in traditional clothing. Yoruba men's clothing.
African wax prints, Dutch wax prints[ 1][ 2] or Ankara, [ 3] are a type of common material for clothing in West Africa and Central Africa. They were introduced to West and Central Africans by Dutch merchants during the 19th century, who took inspiration from native Indonesian designs. [ 4] They began to adapt their designs and colours to suit ...
Georg Jensen Damask has collaborated with designers such as John Becker, Bodil Bødtker-Næss, Knud V. Engelhardt, Arne Jacobsen, Nina Ferlov, Grethe Sørensen, Bent Georg Jensen, Vibeke Klint, Kim Naver and Jette Nevers This has been an important source of interest for Nevers for a considerable time.
Palmwood shipwreck. The Palmwood is the name used for a shipwreck off the coast of the Dutch island of Texel in the Wadden Sea. Artifacts recovered from the wreck include two unique examples of 17th-century clothing, one a satin silk damask dress such as would have been worn by the very wealthy for everyday occasions and the other a silk and ...
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