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The Sinh (Lao: ສິ້ນ, [sȉn]; Thai: ซิ่น, RTGS: sin, [sîn]; Tai Nuea: ᥔᥤᥢᥲ; Northeastern Thai: สิ้น, [sìn]), or commonly (Thai: ผ้าซิ่น, RTGS: pha sin), [1] is a handmade traditional skirt, often made of silk, that are worn by Lao women [2] and Thai women, particularly northern Thai and ...
A white cast-iron apron-front sink, a gooseneck bridge faucet, and a drainboard inset into the marble countertop complete the classic look in this airy coastal kitchen. RELATED: The Best Kitchen ...
Almost all the Miao decorate hemp and cotton by applying hot wax, and then dipping the cloth in an indigo dye. The cloth is then used for skirts, panels on jackets, aprons and baby carriers. Like the Javanese, their traditional patterns contain symbolism; the patterns include the dragon, phoenix, and flowers. [53] [54] [55]
First things first: Several stylists we spoke to said not to push your books flush with the back of the bookshelf. Instead, you want the spines a bit closer to the shelf’s outer-facing edge, or ...
Zuikaku (Japanese: 瑞鶴, meaning "Auspicious Crane") was the second and last Shōkaku -class aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) shortly before the beginning of the Pacific War. Zuikaku was one of the most capable Japanese aircraft carriers of the entire war. Her aircraft took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor that ...
Spain. Introduced. 17th century. Panniers or side hoops are women's undergarments worn in the 17th and 18th centuries to extend the width of the skirts at the side while leaving the front and back relatively flat. This provided a panel where woven patterns, elaborate decorations and rich embroidery could be displayed and fully appreciated.
Kanga (garment) A simplified illustration of kanga. (1) pindo; (2) mji; (3) jina. The jina of this kanga is Bahati ni upepo sasa upo kwangu, which can be translated as "Luck is like the (blowing of the) wind, now it is on my side". The kanga (in some areas known as leso) is a colourful fabric similar to kitenge, but lighter, worn by women and ...
2 × elevators. The Casablanca-class escort carrier was a series of escort carriers constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. They are the most numerous class of aircraft carriers ever built. Fifty were laid down, launched and commissioned within the space of less than two years – 3 November 1942 through to 8 July 1944.