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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, wool ...
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 ...
Public nudity is a misdemeanor in Brazil, except in places officially designated by the local authority. Bahia. Massarandupió, beach in Bahia State, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Salvador on BA-099 [4] Praia do Encanto, beach in Bahia State, middle-south of Tinharé Island or Morro de São Paulo, 2 hours by boat south from Salvador. [5 ...
Two women of the Zo'é tribe of Pará State, Brazil in the Amazon basin. Social nudity is the practice of nudity in relatively public settings not restricted by gender. This occurs both in public spaces and on commercial property, such as at a naturist resort . Some isolated indigenous nudity still exists in the tropics, though this way of life ...
Laws and ordinances barring female toplessness are being challenged in federal courts around the nation. Each lawsuit, if it prevails at the appellate level, will legalize topfreedom in the following U.S. circuits of appeal (from west to east): 9 (California), 8 (Missouri) and 4 (Maryland). A federal lawsuit in the 7th Circuit (Illinois), was ...
List of places where social nudity is practised. This is a list of public outdoor clothes-free areas for recreation. Includes free beaches (or clothing-optional beaches or nude beaches ), parks, clubs, regional organizations and some resorts.
Toplessness refers to the state in which a woman's breasts, including her areolas and nipples, are exposed, especially in a public place or in a visual medium. The male equivalent is known as barechestedness . Social norms around toplessness vary by context and location.
Naturism is popular in Austria, with social nudity places typically indicated by FKK signs. Designated locations include camping spots, beaches, and hotels. [ 1] Keutschacher See in Carinthia [ 2] Tigringer See [ 3] Pleschinger See [ 4] Weikerlsee. Fuschlsee. In Vienna the following beaches can be found.