Tuesday, November 30, 2010
ON THE WHITE DUNES
Last weekend Jackie, Lola and I headed up north to the plains of Pohjanmaa for a nightclub gig. The morning after, before taking the train home, we took a walk on the snow covered sand dunes. It was very cold, all-white creating a dramatic scenery. The photos turned out almost like stills of a film .(Well especially after I added the borders, heh)
Kinds of Indian & Pakistani Embroidery - TYPES OF EMBROIDERY
Embroidery has traditionally enhanced a dress. A look at the various types of threadwork
As far as the world of design is concerned, embroidery is the backbone of India and Pakistan. It has left an indelible imprint even on international fashion like Escada, Lingara and Ferra have their ensembles embroidered in India. Do we know enough about our own embroideries and how to use them efficiently? The thoughtful use of embroidery can enhance an ensemble, and take it from the mundane to the extraordinary. Some Indian embroideries that can do wonders for an outfit are:
Aabla: Mirror work which has its roots in Rajasthan and Kutch.
Aari: Embroidery done on a cot. Also known as khatla work aari originated in Barabanki.
Badla: Flat metallic wire, silver or gilt wire embroidery.
Butas and Butis: Motifs composed of floral forms fitted into paisley shapes derived from the Mughal era.
Lari: Fine quality gold thread embroidery found in Bareilly , Benaras ( Varanasi ), Lucknow and Agra. These days silver zari is equally popular.
Phool Patti Work: Applique work from Aligarh where usually organdi or other fabric cutouts in floral and leaf motifs are affixed on to a plain fabric sometimes in tandem with silver tilla embroidery.
Chikan Work: Originating from Lucknow this involves a technique of finding separated warp and weft threads for a textural effect.
Taipchi: Darn stitch on muslin.
Khatwa: Inverted satin stitch on muslin.
Murri or Phanda: Satin stitch knots.
Jaali: Network.
Phulkari: Flower motifs, geometric patterns, surface satin stitching using silk floss threads. Phulkari has its origin in Punjab.
Zardosi: Leaf-scroll worked in gold and silver thread on silk, satin, velvet and other rich fabrics. Zardosi is also combined with Dabka work and is originally from Lucknow.
Mokaish: Silver dots strewn all over is Mokaish work.
Kashida: Mix of textile embroidery and printing.
Kantha Work: Originally from Bangladesh, it resembles the running stitch.
Ek taar: Single thread embroidery used in tandem with crystals.
Resham: Fine silk thread-work.
Bead and Crystal Work: Resham work is teamed with beads, baggets, diamantes, rhinestones and Swarowski crystal.
Sitara Work: Sequins are embroidered into the fabric.
Kinds of Indian & Pakistani Embroidery at http://chudidaar.blogspot.com/
As far as the world of design is concerned, embroidery is the backbone of India and Pakistan. It has left an indelible imprint even on international fashion like Escada, Lingara and Ferra have their ensembles embroidered in India. Do we know enough about our own embroideries and how to use them efficiently? The thoughtful use of embroidery can enhance an ensemble, and take it from the mundane to the extraordinary. Some Indian embroideries that can do wonders for an outfit are:
Aabla: Mirror work which has its roots in Rajasthan and Kutch.
Aari: Embroidery done on a cot. Also known as khatla work aari originated in Barabanki.
Badla: Flat metallic wire, silver or gilt wire embroidery.
Butas and Butis: Motifs composed of floral forms fitted into paisley shapes derived from the Mughal era.
Lari: Fine quality gold thread embroidery found in Bareilly , Benaras ( Varanasi ), Lucknow and Agra. These days silver zari is equally popular.
Phool Patti Work: Applique work from Aligarh where usually organdi or other fabric cutouts in floral and leaf motifs are affixed on to a plain fabric sometimes in tandem with silver tilla embroidery.
Chikan Work: Originating from Lucknow this involves a technique of finding separated warp and weft threads for a textural effect.
Taipchi: Darn stitch on muslin.
Khatwa: Inverted satin stitch on muslin.
Murri or Phanda: Satin stitch knots.
Jaali: Network.
Phulkari: Flower motifs, geometric patterns, surface satin stitching using silk floss threads. Phulkari has its origin in Punjab.
Zardosi: Leaf-scroll worked in gold and silver thread on silk, satin, velvet and other rich fabrics. Zardosi is also combined with Dabka work and is originally from Lucknow.
Mokaish: Silver dots strewn all over is Mokaish work.
Kashida: Mix of textile embroidery and printing.
Kantha Work: Originally from Bangladesh, it resembles the running stitch.
Ek taar: Single thread embroidery used in tandem with crystals.
Resham: Fine silk thread-work.
Bead and Crystal Work: Resham work is teamed with beads, baggets, diamantes, rhinestones and Swarowski crystal.
Sitara Work: Sequins are embroidered into the fabric.
Kinds of Indian & Pakistani Embroidery at http://chudidaar.blogspot.com/
Feast of St. Andrew!
El Greco. 1606.
It's the feast of St. Andrew!
You know, ya don't hear quite as much about St. Andrew as the other apostles. But really, that is hardly fair. I mean, he was the first. The FIRST apostle! When Christ was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two fishermen, Simon and Andrew. They were of course, fishing, being fishermen. Christ called to them, "Come with me and I will make you fishers of men." And Andrew, then and there, dropped everything and did. He followed Christ. No hemming and hawing and "what do you mean?" or "just let me go take care of this"...he just knew. {Matthew 4:18-22} And so he did. THEN he brought his brother back again, Simon, who Christ renamed Peter (but that's a whole 'nother post, eh?). But yeah, THAT Peter, the St. Peter, rock of the church, pearly gates, the whole shebang. Poor Andrew gets kinda short shrift eh? I think so. But he shouldn't. Would that I had that kind of instant unquestioning sure faith.
So, today I wish the Andrew's I know, a happy feast day. You have an awesome patron. And I pray to St. Andrew that he prays for my faith to increase, and my actions accordingly, just like him.
St. Andrew, pray for us!
Customized Graffiti Design Lamborghini Gallardo
Supercar Weekend in Palm Beach Florida included a very unique and one of a kind Sharpie Lamborghini Gallardo. Yes, a Sharpie Lamborghini Gallardo. That is a Lamborghini Gallardo with a Sharpie pen paint job. This is a well known vehicle in the automotive enthusiast community as it has a specially designed exterior done with a sharpie pen. The artwork done by Jona Cerwinske using sharpie markers on the white paint and then finished off with a clear coat to seal the deal.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
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Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Aside from their core automobile and motorcycle businesses, Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft and power generators, amongst others. Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. They have also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 HondaJet, scheduled to be released in 2011. Honda spends about 5% of its revenues into R&D.
Top Speed: 224 mph / 360 km/h Honda cars are well known for their great performance and longevity. Honda's newer models of vehicles are no exception. With some of the models like the Honda Fit and Civic also boasting exceptional gas savings. Honda's line up of vehicles include the Accord with 31 mpg highway, the Civic with 36 mpg highway, the CR-V, the very roomy Element, the zero emissions FXC Clarity, the Fit, the family friendly Odyssey, the Pilot, the ruggid Ridgeline, and the sporty S2000 with 25 mpg highway.Whether you are looking for a great deal on a new or used Honda, you've come to the right place. Need a tough and dependable truck, check out the luxurious Honda Ridgeline. Maybe you just need a daily driver with great gas mileage, take a look at a Honda Civic, Accord, or Fit! Browse our great selection of Hondavehicles, and find huge savings today!0-60 mph: 3.0 secondEngine: V8 4.2 liter 800HP
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Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Aside from their core automobile and motorcycle businesses, Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft and power generators, amongst others. Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. They have also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 HondaJet, scheduled to be released in 2011. Honda spends about 5% of its revenues into R&D.
Top Speed: 224 mph / 360 km/h Honda cars are well known for their great performance and longevity. Honda's newer models of vehicles are no exception. With some of the models like the Honda Fit and Civic also boasting exceptional gas savings. Honda's line up of vehicles include the Accord with 31 mpg highway, the Civic with 36 mpg highway, the CR-V, the very roomy Element, the zero emissions FXC Clarity, the Fit, the family friendly Odyssey, the Pilot, the ruggid Ridgeline, and the sporty S2000 with 25 mpg highway.Whether you are looking for a great deal on a new or used Honda, you've come to the right place. Need a tough and dependable truck, check out the luxurious Honda Ridgeline. Maybe you just need a daily driver with great gas mileage, take a look at a Honda Civic, Accord, or Fit! Browse our great selection of Hondavehicles, and find huge savings today!0-60 mph: 3.0 secondEngine: V8 4.2 liter 800HP
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Happy New Year! Advent
So, one day late, Happy New Year!!
It's the liturgical new year.
The Church's New Year, yesterday, officially (ok, vespers Saturday night).
We are in the first season of the new year: Advent.
I was going to post this yesterday but it was a busy day.......so much for resolutions, even in the liturgical year. Awfully similar to the secular new year resolutions. But as with those, I can still begin again.
Anyhow...
I love Advent. I really do. It it the time to prepare our hearts and souls and minds for the Incarnation, the coming of Christ to this hard broken beautiful world. We get these four weeks, punctuated by four Sundays, to prepare in body and mind and heart - in action and prayer - for our broken beautiful personal world to be ready to welcome Christ, as one of us, come to us, because that is the only way to truly reach us. The biggest of gifts, come to us. Even to me.
Another day, another post is for the doing of Advent. Or the undoing of Advent, perhaps. More later. For now, this is best I think:
Advent begins. Not Christmas, not yet. The preparation of ourselves for Christmas. The expectation, the anticipation, the quieting of waiting. I love Advent.
It's the liturgical new year.
The Church's New Year, yesterday, officially (ok, vespers Saturday night).
We are in the first season of the new year: Advent.
I was going to post this yesterday but it was a busy day.......so much for resolutions, even in the liturgical year. Awfully similar to the secular new year resolutions. But as with those, I can still begin again.
Anyhow...
I love Advent. I really do. It it the time to prepare our hearts and souls and minds for the Incarnation, the coming of Christ to this hard broken beautiful world. We get these four weeks, punctuated by four Sundays, to prepare in body and mind and heart - in action and prayer - for our broken beautiful personal world to be ready to welcome Christ, as one of us, come to us, because that is the only way to truly reach us. The biggest of gifts, come to us. Even to me.
Another day, another post is for the doing of Advent. Or the undoing of Advent, perhaps. More later. For now, this is best I think:
Advent begins. Not Christmas, not yet. The preparation of ourselves for Christmas. The expectation, the anticipation, the quieting of waiting. I love Advent.
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