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Fashion
has become an important aspect in life. Every person is conscious about
his/her appearance, looks and style.India is very rich in art and
artisans,Cotton will have great potent ional due to unique looks and feel.
Unnati
was born in 1980 at Hyderabad, India.To maintain and improve the quality
and offer competitive rates to our clients we established our branch office at
the hub of embroidery city kolkata in 2006.
Has a rich color spectrum and exquisite workmanship with
beautifully composed
designs depicting common local symbolslike
the chinar leaf, the grape, the cherry, plum, apple blossom, lily, the saffron
flower and various birds of the region
The Punjab-Haryana specialty called the
Phulkari work (flowered work), is
traditionally worked on coarse cotton in red orblue or flossed silk. One can
find the scenes from Krishna leela and other religious subjects, depicted in
the dark silk embroidered 'rumals' of Chamba.
Karnataka's
Kasuti work is famous for sketching of
religious themes. They make use of backstitch, the running stitch,
thecross-stitch and the zigzag running stitch on hand woven cloth, using
brighter colors like red, purple, green and orange.
The practice of the famous
Chikan work is now centered at Lucknow
(U.P.) and Gaya (Bihar) This Chikan work dates backits origin to the royal
courts of Oudh. This is done with white cotton on a fine white muslin base
using a variety of stitches minutely worked together with knotted stitches
resulting in designs with raised surfaces.
.The 'Kantha'
Embroidery of Bengal makes imaginative use of waste rugs, which are sewn on a
base with simple runningstitches to form motifs.
The Tribal
Embroidery is a class by itself with a
wide range and varied style and composition. It generally features brightcolors
and simple motifs. They are often free hand, with no signs of being marked, or
necessarily symmetrical.They are usually done with colored thread, and the
types of stitches, subject matter, and layout define the tribes who produced
them.
A tribal technique, Shisha mirror embroidery is the process of
attaching tiny mirrors to a
textile, usually in combination with other
types of tribal stitches
An Islamic technique,
Zardozi is the process if attaching
various types of gold thread to a piece of fabric. It includes chainstitching
gold thread, attaching gold beads and sequins, couching on thick gold threads
and twists, and sewing on a variety of gold coils, called "purl" or "bullion".
Silver and copper metals are also used to show a variety of silver metal
techniques on a thin chiffon shawl
The history of Indian
Handloom textiles is mentioned in our
Epics and Puranas.Nearly five million years ago, a piece of cotton stuck to a
silver vase and some spindles were found in excavations.Buddhist era sctripts
reveal that woolen carpets were nown in India as early as 500 B.C. Some
varieties of Indian fabrics are mentioned in the Chinese literature.
Utmost care must be taken while manufacturing these sleeveless
tops, distinguished various ornamentaotion. Checkpatterns both large and small,
crosswise or straight, woven, printed or knitted are some of the girls
favorites.
Patterns can also be combined, as long as theyhave a common
theme.These are being manufactured in floral and geometrical prints,
embroidered, and sometimes monogrammed for a visual appeal.
Skirts
have carved a recess in the world of ladies fashion garments, due to its
innovative designs and consistent up gradation of styles.Famous designers are
found to be opulent in the use of elaborate sequin work, patchwork, applique
and embroidery while making designer skirts.The various distinct patterns and
styling keeps these skirts looking fresh and timeless. A vibrant collection of
long skirts accentuates the body, energizes the mind and refuels the soul.
Women
Shirts are the perfect collection for any
type of occasion, which ranges from formal to casual. Women's shirts give aroma
to the wardrobe with its colors, fabric and style.Shaded moss crepes,
multicolored sequined kurtis, zardozi embroidered georgette are included in
this segment.Women's shirts are made from all types of fabrics namely woven,
knitted and non-woven. Women's T Shirts are become ideal form of clothing
during these modern era, with the body conscious look very much in fashion all
over the world.
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It's regularly an important event in men's life like
wedding, birthday, anniversary, reunion or public appearance
where we can't avoid the eyes of the camera. Maintaining good hygiene is not
only good for your photos, it's a need to increase your self-confidence and
life period.For indoor sites, you may need to apply your eye shadow, blush and
lipstick a little thicker than what you're accustomed to
Photographers
know the importance the focus of lighting, If you're having your pictures taken
outdoors, avoid direct sunlight and don't look sideways. If it is not a
scheduled event like wedding etc, don't hesitate to reschedule the event, if
the weather isn't favorable,Rain, clouds and wind may ruin your chances before
you've even begun.
To avoid
Health diseases like hepatitis and
Typhoid, eat 5 basil leaves everyday.For tooth ache, keep a clove on the
affected area,Have a mixture of gingelly oil and egg, for 3 days, for menstrual
disorders.Boil the leaf of Malabar nut, squeeze its juice and add egg white. It
subsides cough.For a good relief from cough, mix equal quantities of basil
juice, honey and ajwain juice and drink on an empty stomach.Chew some cumin and
sugar for relief from stomach pain.If you have bad breath, drink at least five
glasses of water in the morning.
Beauty
myths are one of our fore parents gifts to present generation animal fats
and vegetable oils.Drinking a lot of water leads to beautiful skin While
drinking water is necessary for our bodies, plit ends can be repaired. Dry skin
causes wrinkles split ends is to cut them off and prevent them in the future
with good hair care.The Importance of eyes and its care long eyelashes.., apply
a thin coat of castor oil Dark circles Massage a few drops of coconut oil
around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
Home
tips vegetables into big pieces, so that it won't loose
vitamins.The gold will become more brighter if it is cleaned in pumpkin juice
To remove the stain of henna from the cloth, dip the cloth in warm milk for
half an hour and wash with soap. To keep a vaccum flask clean and odour free,
fill up half the flask with vinegar, hot water and pieces of egg shell. Vinegar
is an excellent cleanser for glassware.To clean your diamond ornaments, soak it
in water for 15 minutes, add some washing powder and boil for 7 to 8 minutes
and wash it in running water. To remove the chewing-gum stuck to the floor,
clean it with a little kerosen Diamonds will regain their luster if you rub a
piece of chalk over them and wipe clean with a soft dry cloth. To remove stains
from vessels, rub it with a wet cloth dipped in baking soda.
Water
plays a crucial role. For radiant skin, stay hydrated to keep your skin soft
and supple.Seal in water externally after a shower by applying lotion to damp
skin.Look for all-natural, organic and herbal recipes for basic skin problems.
Whether it's dry skin or blemishes, you can target the areas that need it most,
foregoing chemicals that can be irritating to your skin. Don't want leathery
skin? Lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by reducing exposure to
the sun's dangerous rays.
The Importance of
Eyes and its care For long eyelashes..,
apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools
your eyes.Dark circles Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to
get rid off dark circles.Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed
eyes for removing dark circles. To reduce inflammation of your eyes, grate a
potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two
tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made
Lip balm. Apply the juice of lemon skin
for avoiding black color of lips rosy lips.. Massage your lips with coriander
leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.
Indian women are famous for their thick, long,
LushHair.Coconut
oil is the trick to get full, thick, shiny hair. It helps to strengthen hair if
your hair is thin. The women in India do a hot oil scalp massage once a
week.Cranberry juice.. Spanish women are all about the cocktail! The deep red
Cocktail.Kosher salt. is one of the most important item available in grocery
store is genuine Salt. Coarse Kosher salt mixed with a little shampoo is a
great exfoliating hair treatment.
The Indian popular wear called as
'saree' or 'sari' has been in existence
for more than 5000 years which is mentioned in the Vedas.According to few
historical records of India, during Shunga period of 200 - 50 B.C, north Indian
terracotta depicts a woman wearing a saree covering the entire body.According
to the costume historians, dhoti was worn by both men and women till 14th
century.The name 'saree' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chira' which means
cloth.To suit the local conditions, it is designed by the Indian people in the
earlier days. Ancient western historians thought about this saree that there
were cloth growing trees in India.
Generally the Indian climate is warm.Saree is more suitable for
this subcontinent.One ancient statue shows a man in adraped robe which some
sari researchers believe to be a precursor of the sari.in olden days men also
wear a dress like saree called
'dhoti'.In those days, there was hardly
any difference between Saree and dhoti. Men also liked to wear colorful Sarees
with brocaded borders could perhaps be interchanged in needy times. The upper
portion of the saree-length which covers the chest is only missing.
Secrets behind the success of a saree,A sari is not a dress; it
is just like a fabric which needs to be draped neatly in a proper way to
increase its appearance.We can say this
traditional
garment of India as a versatile one as it could be worn in different ways
like gown, skirt,shorts, and trousers without a single stitch. These sarees are
available in a number of fabrics like cottons, pure silks, synthetics etc in
different colors.
Different region people wear a saree in different styles and
some styles require a sari of a particular length. It is worn in 10 to 15
styles throughout India.The most common style is wrapped around the waist in
which one end is draped over the shoulder.In North Karnataka and Maharashtra,
women wear a nine yard saree without a petticoat. Kannadiga,Mangalorean,
Kodava, Bengali, Malayali, Gujarati and Tamilianadu women wear sarees of
different styles. In case of 'Kaccha nivi' , the pleats are passed through the
legs and tuckedinto the waist at the back allowing free movement.In this type
of
draping a sari, the centre of the sari is placed at the
centre of the back. The ends are brought forward and tied neatly. Bengali: This
style of draping a sari has no pleats.
There are sarees to match every mood and every occasion to suit
every budget.It is a rectangular piece of unstitched fabric which is draped in
a very
fascinating manner.This garment is in style for over 5000
years for the simple reason of its simplicity and practical usage.The length of
the fabric is 6 yards or 5 meters long.he traditional 6 yard sari allows for
generous pleating, and draping around the body and over the shoulders giving
much comfort that you can even run a marathon in this without any problem
Karnataka's
Kasuti is famous for sketching of religious themes. They make
use of backstitch, the running stitch, thecross-stitch and the zigzag running
stitch on hand wovencloth, using brighter colors like red, purple, green and
orange. The practice of the famous Chikan work is now centered at Lucknow
(U.P.) and Gaya (Bihar)This Chikan work dates back its origin to the royal
courts of Oudh.
Kashmiri
work has a rich color spectrum and exquisite
workmanship with beautifully composed designs depicting common localsymbols
like the chinar leaf, the grape, the cherry, plum, apple blossom, lily, the
saffron flower and various birds of theregion.
The
'Kantha' Embroidery of Bengal makes
imaginative use of waste rugs, which are sewn on a base with simple running
stitches to form motifs.
The
tribal embroidery is a class
by itself with a wide range and varied style and composition.It generally
features bright colors and simple motifs. They are often free hand, with no
signs of being marked, or necessarily symmetrical. They are usually done with
colored thread, and the types of stitches, subject matter, and layout define
the tribes who produced them. Among the most colorful works is the work of the
Lambadi and Banjara tribes. The Nilgiris' 'Toda embroidery' is also
distinctive.
Shisha
embroidery, A tribal technique, Shisha mirror
embroidery is the process of attaching tiny mirrors to a textile, usually in
combination with other types of tribal stitches.
Zardozi
Embroidery An Islamic technique, Zardozi is the
process if attaching various types of gold thread to a piece of fabric. It
includeschain stitching gold thread, attaching gold beads and sequins, couching
on thick gold threads and twists, and sewing on avariety of gold coils, called
"purl" or "bullion". Silver and copper metals are also used to show a variety
of silver metal techniques on a thin chiffon shawl.
Ghagra
Choli is one of the most traditional and comfortable dress
in India.The Indian ghagracholis are very attractive with their splendid mirror
work. The Indian ghagra choli is usually worn with the 'dupatta' to cover the
head and the chest.In India, lehenga choli is also known as lehenga or ghagra
chunni or chunri, ghagra chunari, ghagra chunaris and sometimes Lachcha
choli.Wearing of this traditional dress at formal occasions is the latest
trend.
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