Handbags-A Woman’s Self Expression

Prada HandbagTo a woman’s ensemble, handbags are like the jewelry she wears. They are one of the most important accessories in her wardrobe. Some handbags are unique and magnificent creations, combining a variety of materials, styles, textures and polishes. Sometimes it becomes difficult for women to choose the one that suits them.  Whether you are a professional on your way to office, out on a date, on a vacation, or out partying, you will find handbags to suit all occasions.

There are stylish handbags made of leather, silks, taffeta, and rattan or in a combination of various materials. No longer do handbags come in sober colors only; they are available in magentas, fuchsias and a multitude of colors. A self-confident woman can carry herself well with handbags of bold and bright colors. Fashion knows no limits and a fashionable handbag makes a style statement.

Various Types of Handbags

There is a variety of handbags that can be bought almost anywhere. Women are becoming conscious that handbags are a reflection of their personalities. They are increasingly opting for designer handbags. These bags, with tags like Gucci and Chanel among others, are quite expensive and can be bought from their exclusive showrooms or dealers. Designer handbags are of the highest quality and free from flaws of any kind. They come with a small imprinted or engraved designer logo.

Replica handbags look similar to the designer handbags but may be of inferior quality, and therefore less expensive. People who would like to be ‘in’ but cannot afford the high price of designer handbags go for replica handbags. If money is a constraint, you can opt for wholesale handbags or discount handbags. Wholesale handbags could be the bags of the previous season or the ones running out of style. Discount handbags could be on offer because they may be slightly marred or if a particular color is out of style.

Handmade handbags have a market of their own. These beautifully designed handbags come with a variety of price tags.

Make your own personal statement with a handbag of your choice.

Posted on Tuesday, April 25th, 2006
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Rajasthan Arts and Handicrafts

Rajasthan Camel Caravan

History of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is geographically biggest state of India and situated in the north western part of the Indian union. The state of Rajasthan covered 342239 Sq km of land.
Rajasthan is a land of vibrant colours and also known as land of palaces and forts.

Before 700 AD Rajasthan was a part of several republics. There after the Rajputs ruled Rajasthan. During 750-1000 AD, the Pratihars ruled Rajasthan. Between 1000-1200 AD, Rajasthan witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas, Parmars and Chauhans. Around 1200 AD, part of Rajasthan- Nagur, Ajmer and Ranthanbhor came under Muslim rulers.
In the beginning of 13th century AD, Mewar was most powerful state of Rajasthan. In 1755 Marathas occupied Ajmer.
In 1817-18 the British Government concluded alliance with almost all the states of Rajputana. This was the beginning of British rule in Rajasthan. After independence, in 1948 the process of forming Rajasthan state begin which completed in 1956.Before formation of Rajasthan state it was known as Rajputana. At present Rajasthan state consisting of 32 districts and 222 towns.

Rajasthan Barbie Doll

Rajasthan Art & Crafts Rajasthan is a land of art & crafts. The creativeness and artistic skills of people of Rajasthan known all over the world. Rajasthan Shop providing this service to bring these wonderful pieces of artifacts, painting , metalware , terracotta, jewelry, lac and glass work, Leatherware, Blue Pottery, Home Decor and Puppets from artisan to art lovers from past many years.

Posted on Sunday, March 19th, 2006
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Pashmina - Soft & luxurious wool all over the world

Pashmina comes from Himalayan goats called Capra Hircus
Pashmina comes from Himalayan goats called Capra Hircus

Pashmina is a kind of fabric. It is very soft , warm and most luxurious wool all over the world. The word Pashmina is derived from the Persian word pashm . In Persian language PASH means wool which also refers to the inner coat of hair on animals as finest wool fiber.The inner coat of hair is called pashmina. Pashmina is the best insulation all over the world. Pashmina comes from Himalayan goats called Capra Hircus.

These goats are available in Himalayan region. The wool from Capra Hircus is better than wool of any other goat. One pashmina In the Himalayas where temprature is too low the survival of goats is possible because of their inner coat of hair ie pashmina. One goat can deliver 5 to 8 ounce pashmina per year. The Pashmina fibre is approximate 15 microns in thickness which is approximately 5 times thinner then human body hairs, That is why pashmina is very fine fabrics.

Pashmina India
Pashmina Shawl

Pashmina is delicate soft fiber which gives soft touch to human body. In olden days EMPERORS or RULERS are wearing pashmina cloths because pashmina was too expensive and only royal families can offered to wear pashmina clothes. This precious Pashmina fabric was also known as FIBRE FOR Emperors.

In olden days, Pashmina clothes were hand woven by traditional weavers and now their next generations are in the same profession. In today’s commercial market, pashmina is usually available with wool and silk. Pure pashmina is too light.To make it more strengthen and durable silk is added in pashmina. Pashmina shawls, stoles and scarfs are widely available in Single-ply and Two-ply with different content of silk in different colors and thickness.

Posted on Sunday, March 5th, 2006
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FASCINATING FACTS

RATS CAN SURVIVE WITHOUT WATER, LONGER THAN CAMELS.

TOMATOES WERE ORIGINALLY CALLED `LOVE APPLES`.

THE NAIL ON OUR MIDDLE FINGER GROWS THE FASTEST.

ESKIMOS USE REFRIGERATORS TO KEEP FOOD FROM FREEZING.

THERE IS NO SODA IN SODA WATER.

THE BACKBONE OF A CAMEL IS ABSOLUTELY STRAIGHT.

CROCODILES SHED TEARS WHEN THEY EAT.

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SNEEZE AND KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AT THE SAME TIME.

THE SENTENCE “THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG” CONTAINS ALL THE LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET.

Posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2006
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SOME INTERESTING FACTS

WHY DO CATS PUR?
When a cat is happy and feeling affectionate, it scrapes its vocal cords to produce a purring sound.

WHY DO CROCODILES YAWN?
Perhaps they are bored waiting for their next meal ! Not at all ! They are opening their jaws as wide as they can to lose heat quickly especially when basking in the hot sun.

WHY HIPPOS YAWN?
When hippos yawn, they are really showing their teeth. They do this to threaten and frighten off male rivals.

Posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2006
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FUNNNY ANSWERS

1. IS ANYONE SAFE IF A MAN-EATING LION IS SET FREE?
YES - WOMEN AND CHILDREN

2. WHICH EIGHT LETTER WORD HAS ONE LETTER IN IT?
ENVELOPE

3. WHAT DID  THE WALL SAY TO THE CEILING?
MEET ME IN THE CORNER

4. WHY DOES THE STORK ALWAYS LEG-STAND ON ONE LEG?
BECAUSE IF IT LIFTS THE OTHER LEG TOO, IT WILL FALL
DOWN.

5. WHY DO SKELETONS DRINK A LOT OF MILK?
BECAUSE MILK IS GOOD FOR THE BONES.

Posted on Thursday, February 16th, 2006
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LET`S LAUGH

BEGGAR: SIR, GIVE ME $5 FOR FOOD.
MAN: I DON`T HAVE ANY.
BEGGAR: GIVE ME $3 FOR TEA AT LEAST.
MAN: I DON`T HAVE ANY MONEY
BEGGAR: THEN YOU NEED THIS BEGGING BOWL MORE THAT I DO.

RAMA:(TO UMA) OH! LOOK THERE, YOUR HUSBAND IS CLIMBING THE PIPE.
UMA: YES, I KNOW. SINCE HIS LEG WAS FRACTURED THE DOCTOR HAS TOLD HIM NOT TO CLIMB THE STAIRS.

A WOMEN WAS TROUBLED WITH TOOTHACHE. SHE WENT TO A DENTIST.
DENTIST: OPEN YOUR MOUTH
WOMAN: Aa! Aa! (OPENING THE MOUTH)
DENTIST: OPEN IT A BIT WIDE
WOMAN: AAA…!
DENTIST: OPEN A LITTLE MORE WIDER.
WOMAN:(ANGRILY) WILL YOU SIT IN MY MOUTH TO PULL THE TOOTH OUT?

Posted on Thursday, February 16th, 2006
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JOKES

TEACHER: What is the height of the Himalayas?
STUDENT: 4.2 cm, Ma’am.
Teacher: How can you say that?
Student: I measured it in my geography textbook.

Teacher: Define “mathematics”
Student: A war between the duster and chalk on the blackboard.

Sam: Why is 10 afraid of 7?
Tom: Because 7
8(ate) 9!

Teacher: What is the spelling of `blind pig`
Student: blndpg
Teacher: Where are the two i`s?
Student: A blind pig has no eyes.(i`s)

Posted on Wednesday, February 15th, 2006
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FASHION TRENDS

Fashion:
Fashion is related to the dress style and it also may relate to the accessories that go with it. It is also related to the cultures and countries. Fashion changes have been seen with time and weather. Fashion icon relates to expert advice on latest fashion trends, dressing ideas. There are dress emporiums, plaza and boutiques offering readymade dresses and also unstitched materials to be stitched as per the clients requirement and fashion. There are formal as well as informal dresses. The color and style of the dress may vary with age group and the type of party and also it is also related with the time of the day and also taking into consideration age factor.

Fashion Merchandising:
It involves study of fashion trends, designer creations, selection of products for retailer, catalog or online store. Visual Merchandisers make use of their design talents in combination with their technical design skills which is a great tool for store look, displays and store layouts for customer appeal.

Fashion Potential Career Paths:
Fashion Buyer
Assistant Fashion buyer
Fashion Coordinator
Catalog Manager
Display coordinator
Retail Store Manager
Department Manager
Special Events Coordinator
Retail Analyst 

Fashion Merchandising Companies
Giorgio Armani, Victoria Secret, Newport News, Jcpenny, Macys, Old Navy, London Fog, etc.

Posted on Sunday, February 12th, 2006
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A FIBER-RICH DIET: NATURE`S BROOM

WE ARE NOT TO NEGLECT A FIBER-RICH DIET, AS IT IS NATURE’S BROOM WHICH CLEANSES THE INTERNS OF THE BODY. THERE ARE SOME WAYS TO ADD FIBER TO OUR DIET.

* DO NOT STIR FOOD
* ALWAYS USE UNPOLISHED RICE
* DO NOT PEEL VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
* DO NOT STRAIN JUICE
* EAT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD AND BISCUITS
* DO NOT OVERCOOK FOOD
* TAKE AT LEAST 4-5 SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN YOUR DAILY DIET
* RAISINS, DRIED WHOLE PULSES AND SPROUTS ARE GOOD SOURCES OF FIBER.

Posted on Wednesday, February 1st, 2006
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