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2. Jo-Ann Stores - Wikipedia

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   Jo-Ann Fabrics became a publicly held corporation traded on the American Stock Exchange under the name of Fabri-Centers of America, Inc. in 1969. The company made its first acquisition with the purchase of Cloth World, a 342-store southern company, in 1994. At the time of the acquisition, Fabri-Centers operated 655 stores. [4]

3. Khamak (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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   Khamak is one of the intricate embroidery forms consisting complex natural and geometric designs in repetitive or multiple patterns incorporating a combination of stitch patterns and techniques which demands high skill artisans. [2] For women in Kandahar the embroidery is a natural skill. It is their traditional activity besides weaving and sewing.

4. Hand knitting - Wikipedia

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   Going through the back of a stitch is called Eastern knitting. A third method, called combination knitting, goes through the front of a knit stitch and the back of a purl stitch. [6] In Scandinavia, but especially in Norway, the purl stitch is produced with yarn held in back [7] and held as close to the needles as possible. This shifts the ...

5. Shisha (embroidery) - Wikipedia

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   In Sindh, cotton fabric is resist-dyed or block-printed before being embroidered. The shisha mirrors are attached and surrounded by filling and ladder stitches, as well as counted cross stitch. Popular motifs include trefoil, peacock, lotus, flowers, paisley, and delicate geometric patterns.

6. Afghan (blanket) - Wikipedia

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   Mile-a-minute afghans are usually made in a number of separate strips, with a minimum of stitches per strip, and then the strips are joined. [6] Join-as-you-go afghans are made up of many different pieces, one of which begins where the last leaves off. Motif afghans are composed of many small motifs, squares, or blocks, such as a granny square ...

7. Afghan clothing - Wikipedia

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   Afghan clothing trends among the diaspora reflect a blend of traditional and modern styles, with many opting for embroidered dresses, tunics, and accessories that showcase Afghan craftsmanship. Platforms like Etsy's " TheafghanCrafts " and eBay's " Afghankuchiwears " offer authentic pieces, from vibrant kuchi jewelry to hand-stitched perahan ...