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Knotless Braids: A variation of box braids, starting with natural hair and gradually adding extensions, reducing scalp tension.Knotless braids do not include the knots. Crochet braids : Extensions are crocheted into cornrowed natural hair, offering a variety of styling options.
In 1990, IKEA adopted the Natural Step framework as the basis for its environmental plan. [179] This led to the development of an Environmental Action Plan, which was adopted in 1992. The plan focused on structural change, allowing IKEA to "maximize the impact of resources invested and reduce the energy necessary to address isolated issues". [179]
Tent bed is a bed with temporary tent like cover to maintain warmth in colder periods or emergencies. Tent beds can be improvised using common camping tents indoors or purchased as special indoor or bed tents to be mounted to normal beds.
A braid (also referred to as a plait; / p l æ t /) is a complex structure or pattern formed by interlacing three or more strands of flexible material such as textile yarns, wire, or hair. [1] The simplest and most common version is a flat, solid, three-stranded structure.
Bedford cord, named after the town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a famous 19th century textile manufacturing city, is a durable fabric that resembles corduroy.The weave has faint lengthwise ridges, but without the filling yarns that make the distinct wales characteristic of corduroy.
Historians note that West and Central African people braid their hair to signify age, gender, rank, role in society, and ethnic affiliation. It is believed braided and locked hair provides spiritual protection, connects people to the spirit of the earth, bestows spiritual power, and enables people to communicate with the gods and spirits.
Charpai (also, Charpaya, Charpoy, Khat, Khatla, Manja, or Manji) [1] is a traditional woven bed used across South Asia. The name charpai is a compound of char "four" and pay "footed". Regional variations are found in Afghanistan and Pakistan, North and Central India, Bihar and Myanmar. [2] The charpai is a simple design that is easy to construct.
Reconstruction of a peat goahti at Skansen open-air museum A reconstruction of a wooden goahti A Sami family in front of goahti. The tent in the background is a lavvu.Note the differences in the pole placement of the two structures.