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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 ...
The World Naked Bike Ride ( WNBR) is an international clothing-optional bike ride in which participants plan, meet and ride together en masse on human-powered transport (the vast majority on bicycles, but some on skateboards and inline skates ), to "deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world." The first ride happened in Zaragoza ...
Nudity is sometimes used as a tactic during a protest to attract media and public attention to a cause, and sometimes promotion of public nudity is itself the objective of a nude protest. [ 1] The practice was first documented in the 1650s with Quakers "naked as a sign" practice. [ 2] Later the tactic was used by svobodniki in Canada in 1903 ...
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 ...
Nudity portal. The main article for this categoryis Nudity. Nudityis the state of wearing no clothing. As it is sometimes used to refer to wearing significantly less clothing than expected by the conventions of a particular cultureand situation, and in particular exposing the bare skinof intimate parts, forms of partial nudityare to be included ...
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e. French fashion. Fashion in France is an important subject in the culture and country's social life, as well as being an important part of its economy. [ 1] Fashion design and production became prominent in France since 15th century. During the 17th century, fashion exploded into a rich industry, for exportation and local consumption. [ 2]
A clothing-optional bike ride is a cycling event in which nudity is permitted or expected. There are many clothing-optional cycling events around the world. Rides may be political, recreational, artistic, or a unique combination thereof. Some are used to promote topfreedom, a social movement to accord women and girls the right to be topless in ...