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Khajjar

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Khajjar

"Mini Switzerland of India"

Khajjiar Tourism

Often referred to as 'mini-Switzerland of India', Khajjiar is a small town near Dalhousie which provides tourists a unique combination of forests, lakes and pastures.

The mesmerising beauty of this place has greatly influenced and inspired many kingdoms throughout the years, including the Rajputs and Mughals. Located at an altitude of 6,500 feet, the natural beauty and picturesque landscape of this place are bound to leave an everlasting impression on a tourist. Khajjiar is known for its nine-hole golf-course which is nestled in the midst of lush greenery and a breathtaking landscape. Khajjiar is a small plateau which also has a small lake which is one of the most favored

tourist spots in this town. Khajjiar is surrounded by green meadows and dense forests and it is also known for its beautiful temples. This region also attracts adventure seekers and has a lot of options in adventure sports like paragliding, horse riding, zorbing, trekking etc. Khajjiar is a must visit place for everyone coming to Dalhousie and its nearby regions. However, the way to Khajjiar can be closed sometimes during winters because of heavy snowfall.

Saputara hill station

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Saputara hill station

"The abode of serpents"

Saputara

Snuggled in the Sahyadris or the Western Ghats, Saputara is a quaint little hill station in the Dang district of Gujarat. Popular for lush green forests, undulating mountains, dazzling waterfalls, dreamy winding roads, livid landscapes and plenty of charming cubbyholes to spend time with your loved ones, the town is the first favourite among tourists. It is located at a height of 875 metres above sea level and is a perfect getaway for eco-lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and people who love adventure sports.
Located at a distance of four kilometres from the Maharashtra border and two hundred and fifty kilometers from Mumbai in Dang district, Saputara literally means habitat of snakes and the tribals of this region worship snakes, especially during Holi. It is a beautiful hilly region enriched with enormous greenery offering magnificent panaroma, tribal culture of a different sort and great trekking opportunities.
Happily snuggling the Sahyadris or Western Ghats, Saputara is a small yet special destination in Gujarat. Reckoned to be the most popular hill station in the state, at Saputara the lush green forests and enchanting waterfalls; the beautiful sunrise and sunset and the consistent salubrious climate accentuate the beauty of the region. It is an excellent place for those who wish to contemplate nature’s beauty; spend cozy moments with a loved one or simply like to be all by themselves.

Geography:

Saputara is situated in the Dang district of Gujarat. This beautiful hill station is situated at an elevation of about 1000m above sea level. It is located on a plateau in the Dang forest area. Adding to the beauty of Saputara is the River Sarpganga which flows through the town. The hill retreat is situated about 80kms from Nashik (Maharashtra), 112kms from Bilimora (Gujarat), 172kms from Surat (Gujarat), 280kms from Mumbai (Maharashtra), 300kms from Vadodra (Gujarat) and 420kms from Ahmedabad (Gujarat). The temperature in summer goes up to a maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 27°C. In winter, on the other hand the temperature remains between 16°C and 10°C. Saputara in monsoon receives an average rainfall (from July to September) of 254 cm.

Modhera

Mandvi

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Mandvi

Mandvi is a town with municipality in the Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was once a major port of the region and summer retreat for Maharao (king) of the Cutch State. The old city was enclosed in the fort wall and remains of the fort wall can still be seen. The city has a four-hundred-year-old ship building industry, which was started by the caste of Kharva that still builds small wooden ships.

Mandvi beach

mandvi beach

Situated in the Kutch region of Gujarat, Mandvi Beach is a pristine and tranquil sea shore which is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the region. It is endowed with a calm and clean environment and makes for a peaceful getaway from the city. The silky smooth sand of Mandvi Beach is an inviting carpet which gives way to the salty waters of the Arabian Sea. You can enjoy the serene beauty of this place with your friends and family, or go all out and explore the windmills that are situated here as well. In addition to being a laidback beach destination, Mandvi Beach is also popular for its camping and water sports facilities.

Standing near the Vijay Vilas palace estate in Bhuj, Mandvi Beach is is secluded and undiscovered beach destination with clean water and beautiful view. Take a long walk along the shore as you witness the sun setting over the horizon, or go for bird spotting and discover the beauty of Kutch through its fauna. Another activity to pursue here is camel ride, which takes you on a round of the entire property as you bobble up and down on this majestic animal's back, or practice some yoga to the tune of the gentle sea. With its tranquil surroundings being it's most alluring quality, Mandvi Beach makes for an enchanting rendezvous with nature and its beauty.

Topansar lake

Topansar Lake lies in the heart of the port city of Mandvi, about 60 kms from Bhuj. When visiting Kutch, consider visiting Mandvi for its cultural contribution to the history of Gujarat. This beautiful lake is a popular excursion for Mandvi residents, who flock in the early hours of morning to enjoy the cool breeze and to watch migratory bird.

Vijay palace

vijay palace

The palace was built during reign of Maharao Shri Khengarji III, the Maharao of Kutch, as a summer resort for the use of his son & heir to the kingdom, the Yuvraj Shri Vijayaraji and is therefore, named after him as Vijaya Vilas Palace. The construction of palace started in year in 1920 and was completed in year 1929.The palace is built with red sandstone. It has all the elements of Rajput architecture and draws largely on the plan of palaces of Orchha and Datia. The central high dome on the pillars, the Bengal domes on the sides, the windows with colored glass, carved stone 'jalis', domed bastions at the corners, extended porch and other exquisitely stone-carved elements, make the palace worth visiting. The palace is set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The carved stone works of Jalis, Jharokas, Chhatris, Chhajas, murals and many other artistic stone carvings, colored glass work on windows and door panels all have been done by the architect and craftsman from places like Jaipur, Rajasthan, Bengal and Saurashtra, and local Kutchi artisan community, the Mistris of Kutch and Suthars. The mixture and mingling of architect and style of different regions of India, as such, can be distinctly seen in design & architect of the Vijaya Vilas Palace.^]The balcony at the top affords a superb view of the surrounding area. The tiny intricate windows gives one feeling to be out in open, through which cool sea wind passes out.

The campus also houses a Chhatri of Vijayaraji, who died in 1948, to whom this palace was very dear.

Spiti valley

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Spiti valley

"Trekking mecca and a virgin paradise"

Spiti Valley Tourism

Long winding roads and picturesque valleys presenting glimpses of cold deserts and snow-crowned mountains, with intermittent greenery and picture-perfect villages welcome you when you set foot into Spiti Valley. Bordered on all sides by the Himalayas, Spiti Valley, located in Himachal Pradesh, has an altitude of 12,500 feet above sea level, and gets around 250 days of sunshine in the year, making it one of the coldest places in the country. With the thick Himalayan snow cutting Spiti off from the rest of the country for around 6 months a year, the summer months are the only time Spiti is directly accessible via motorway.

The term Spiti means 'The Middle Land', and the place is very appropriately named, as Spiti Valley separates India from Tibet. Scantily populated, Spiti is an adventure lover’s paradise, with the famed Spiti trek attracting thousands of adventure enthusiasts every year. There are many trekking trails in Spiti that tourists can choose from. All of these treks start from Kaza (Spiti’s capital, where you make your base camp), to various peaks from where you can get panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains. An easy 1.5-kilometre trek along the Spiti River from Dhankar Monastery to Dhankar Lake promises gorgeous views of the villages below, and the Dhankar Lake itself is a place where you can sit back and relax amidst the cool mountain air.

The mountain ropeway from Kibber to Chichum is a popular tourist attraction. Built entirely by the locals to avoid walking the long uphill path between the two villages, this ropeway is operated manually, and offers spectacular views of the gorge below, as well a bird’s eye view of the surrounding peaks.

Bir billing tourism

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Bir billing

"Paragliding in the land of Tibetan monasteries"

Bir Billing Tourism

Bir is a small town located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Bir Billing is a popular destination for adventures sports such as paragliding, treks and also as the town for meditation.

Bir is considered as one of the best spots in the world for paragliding and it hosts the World ParaglidingChampionship every year. The take-off site is called Billing and the landing site is Bir and the overall altitude change is around 800m. The town of Bir is also an important centre of spiritual

studies and meditation. There is a major Tibetan community settlement in this town and the culture of Bir is highly influenced by Tibetan culture. This town is the hub of adventure-sports activities and paragliding spots are abundant here. These activities are safe and all standards of safety are taken care of. People can also go for trekking in one of the most picturesque routes in Himanchal Pradesh. Besides this the Deer Park and the Bir Tea Factory are must-visits.

What is a Butterfly?

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What is a Butterfly?

Butterflies are beautiful, flying insects with large scaly wings. Like all insects, they have six jointed legs, 3 body parts, a pair of antennae, compound eyes, and an exoskeleton. The three body parts are the head, thorax (the chest), and abdomen (the tail end).

The butterfly's body is covered by tiny sensory hairs. The four wings and the six legs of the butterfly are attached to the thorax. The thorax contains the muscles that make the legs and wings move.

FLYING

Swallowtails are strong fliers.Butterflies are very good fliers. They have two pairs of large wings covered with colorful, iridescent scales in overlapping rows. Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) are the only insectsthat have scaly wings. The wings are attached to the butterfly's thorax (mid-section). Veins support the delicate wings and nourish them with blood.

Butterflies can only fly if their body temperature is above 86 degrees. Butterflies sun themselves to warm up in cool weather. As butterflies age, the color of the wings fades and the wings become ragged.

The speed varies among butterfly species (the poisonous varieties are slower than non-poisonous varieties). The fastest butterflies (some skippers) can fly at about 30 mile per hour or faster. Slow flying butterflies fly about 5 mph.

CLASSIFICATION

Butterflies and moth belong to the order Lepidoptera. Lepidos is Greek for "scales" and ptera means "wing". These scaled wings are different from the wings of any other insects. Lepidoptera is a very large group; there are more types of butterflies and moths than there are of any other type of insects except beetles. It is estimated that there are about 150,000 different species of butterflies and moths (there may be many more). There are about 28,000 butterfly species worldwide, the rest are moths.

LIFE-CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY

Butterflies and moths undergo complete metamorphosis in which they go through four different life stages.

Egg - A butterfly starts its life as an egg, often laid on a leaf.

Larva - The larva (caterpillar) hatches from an egg and eats leaves or flowers almost constantly. The caterpillar molts (loses its old skin) many times as it grows. The caterpillar will increase up to several thousand times in size before pupating.

Pupa - It turns into a pupa (chrysalis); this is a resting stage.

Adult - A beautiful, flying adult emerges. This adult will continue the cycle.

HABITAT

Butterflies are found all over the world and in all types of environments: hot and cold, dry and moist, at sea level and high in the mountains. Most butterfly species, however, are found in tropical areas, especially tropical rainforests.

Many butterflies migrate in order to avoid adverse environmental conditions (like cold weather). Butterfly migration is not well understood. Most migrate relatively short distances (like the Painted Lady, the Red Admiral, and the Common Buckeye), but a few (like some Monarchs) migrate thousands of miles.

DIET

Caterpillars spend most of their time eating leaves using strong mandibles (jaws). A caterpillar's first meal, however, is its own eggshell. A few caterpillars are meat-eaters; the larva of the carnivorous Harvester butterfly eats woolly aphids.

Butterflies and moths can only sip liquid food using a tube-like proboscis, which is a long, flexible "tongue." This proboscis uncoils to sip food, and coils up again into a spiral when not in use. Most butterflies live on nectar from flowers. Some butterflies sip the liquid from rotting fruits and a rare few prefer rotting animal flesh or animal fluids (the Harvester butterfly pierces the bodies of woolly aphids with its sharp proboscis and drinks the body fluids).

BUTTERFLY FOSSILS

Butterfly fossils are rare. The earliest butterfly fossils are from the early Cretaceous period, about 130 million years ago. Their development is closely linked to the evolution of flowering plants (angiosperms) since both adult butterflies and caterpillars feed on flowering plants, and the adults are important pollinators of many flowering plants. Flowering plants also evolved during the Cretaceous period

Diet and life cycle of bullet ant

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Diet and life cycle of bullet ant

Bullet Ant Biology

⇏Bullet ants reach about 1 inch in length and are usually dark red to black. They are primarily scavengers and predators, foraging for nectar and hunting invertebrates and, occasionally, small vertebrates. Bullet ants have relatively large stingers and powerful venom. Bullet ants sting their prey before bringing it back to the nest, but they will also use their stingers defensively. The venom of bullet ants is painful for mammals -- bullet ants have the most painful sting of any insect known to science.

Nests

⇏At maturity, lone queens set out to establish new nests. Most queens usually seek to locate their nests at the bottom of tall trees or vines so workers will be able to reach the canopy conveniently. Sometimes, they construct nests directly in tree hollows. The nests, which sometimes extend more than 2 feet below the surface, have numerous flat-floored chambers with slightly domed ceilings. One nest investigated in 1983 had 43 separate chambers.

Social Organization

⇏Bullet ants are primitively eusocial; an internal hierarchy exists, but workers are only slightly smaller than the queens. The worker caste exhibits division of labor -- smaller individuals stay inside the nest and tend to the queen and her eggs, while larger individuals forage and defend the nest. Only mature colonies produce winged males and virgin female queens. If their nest is attacked by a predator, the workers will rush to the entrance to defend the colony. Sometimes, bullet ants in mass produce a loud buzzing sound when trying to deter a predator.

Life Cycle

⇏Queens produce all of the colony’s eggs. Because of the danger involved in working with the animals, little is known about their reproductive habits in the wild. Bullet ants go through complete metamorphosis -- eggs hatch into larvae, which eventually pupate before turning into adults. In captivity, bullet ants will nest in crevices. Though the eggs, larvae and pupae develop normally when kept at uniform temperatures, scientists have observed ants moving large larvae and pupae to the warmest parts of the nest, which speeds their development slightly.

Habitat

⇏The bullet ant is active all over the forest, from the floor to the treetops. It is usually found on lianas and tree trunks close to the ground.

Range

⇏This insect lives from Nicaragua down to the Amazon.

Physical Description

⇏This long, black ant is distinct from other ants in Central America because it is enormous, second only to the Greater Giant Hunting Ant (Dinoponera gigantea). The bullet ant is hairier than fellow hunting ants.

Biology and Natural History

⇏The colony burrows a nest with different entrances on the ground between tree buttresses. Some arboreal nests have also been discovered. Workers guard the nest against vertebrates and other insects, including other bullet ants. While these ants do live in colonies, individuals search for food alone. Foraging workers hunt insect prey and look for plant sap between dusk and dawn. They may also look for food among the trees during the day if it is cloudy.

The bullet ant has one of the most painful insect stings or bites that you can encounter in central America. Sometimes they fall from higher tree branches and attack when they encounter a large, frightening creature, such as a human. First the bullet ant bites; once the mandibles are securely squeezing the victim, the ant turns its abdomen to sting at the same time. While this may cause some pain and swelling, the venom does not cause sickness or death, and bullet ants are not encountered in droves and swarms like army ants.

Diet

⇏This hunting ant eats insects, plant exudates, and sap.

Height/Weight

⇏The bullet ant can reach 2.5 cm long.

Suspender for man

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Insect

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skirt for kids

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Hoodie for men

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Pant shirt for men

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Long Hoodie

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Designer Choli

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Wedding Outfit For Man

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Designer Lehenga For Haldi

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The Prettiest Yellow Lehengas We Spotted For You To Consider For Your Haldi!

Somehow the prettiest Haldi photos come out when the bride herself is wearing yellow! And if you're looking for Haldi outfit inspiration, here are a few outfits that we loved at first sight- lehengas that are bright, happy, beautiful and perfect for the your Haldi.

This one that's just so so amazing to look at!

Jaipur - Indian famous pink city

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"The Pink City"

Jaipur Tourism

Jaipur is a vibrant amalgamation of the old and the new. The capital of the royal state of Rajasthan, Jaipur has been ruled by Rajput kingdoms for many centuries and developed as a planned city in the 17th century AD. Along with Delhi and Agra, Jaipur forms the Golden Triangle, one of the most famous tourist circuits of the country.

With the old city surrounded by walls and gates decorated with drawings on the backdrop of a beautiful pink hue, Jaipur, the pink city successfully manages to retain its old world charm. Home to a few UNESCO World Heritage sites including Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is home to many magnificent forts, palaces, temples and museums. Jaipur is filled to the brim with bustling local bazaars where you can shop for local handicrafts and trinkets to your heart's content. Popular bazaars in the city include Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar and Johri Bazaar. Jaipur is also very well known for its local food and the most famous dishes include the Ghewar, Pyaaz Kachori and Dal Baati Churma.

One of the largest cities in India, Jaipur is also home to all the modern amenities with some of the most exotic hotels and resorts in the world. The city boasts an international airport and is also very well connected by rail and road. The metro, local buses, shared tuk-tuks, auto-rickshaws and taxi aggregator apps including Uber and Ola solve the commute problem in the city quite comfortably. It's quite interesting to see the highly urbanised pockets and shopping areas have casually sprung up beside gleaming forts and palaces.

Majestic buildings, tales of heroic battles, resplendent forts and palaces, and multi-faceted characters, Jaipur has long been one of the shiniest cultural jewels in the history of the Indian subcontinent. With friendly people known for their hospitality, Jaipur offers a plethora of options for travellers.

Best Men’s Three Piece Suit In 2018

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Best Men’s Three Piece Suit In 2018

Standing out in a crowd is as simple as adding a waistcoat – and when a simpler look is called for the vest can always be removed, unlike the equally striking but less flexible double-breasted jacket.

Waistcoats add to the character of a basic 2-piece suit; a matching fabric waistcoat can transform a two piece suit to a level below evening wear but above simple business dress while a contrasting odd vest can make a drab grey outfit (and the man wearing it) more lively and approachable.

The vested or three piece suit is the matched outgrowth of the waistcoat; it commonly consists of a single-breasted jacket, a waistcoat, and trousers all made from the same material and lining.

As this definition implies, an odd vest and suit – defined as a waistcoat made from a different fabric than the jacket and trouser – is not a true three piece suit.

As aforementioned, depending on the fabric chosen an odd vest can raise or lower the outfit’s formality.

However, for the purposes of this article we shall treat both outfits as three piece suits and use the words waistcoat and vest interchangeably.

For more information on men’s vests and waistcoats,

Three piece suits were common until World War II, but lost their prominence when the War Board enforced cloth rationing that restricted tailors’ abilities to create vests.

Add in the returning veteran’s new taste for a vest-less jacket (thanks to his uniform), better heating in workspaces, and the lower cost to forgo the waistcoat entirely, we saw a sharp decline in men’s vest sales.

Since then the waistcoat has become an uncommon yet striking accent, going in and out of style regularly but always distinctive if worn well.

Advantages of the Three-Piece Suit

For a man seeking a distinctive style, the three piece suit has obvious merits. A man can safely assume he will be one of the only people wearing a vested suit at most social occasions.

It also creates a single, unbroken stretch of the suit fabric from ankles to shoulder. In a quality fabric, the smooth drape of cloth all the way along the body gives a man’s body a handsomely balanced appearance.

Worn on its own, the waistcoat of a three piece suit is usually an acceptable piece of dress-casual clothing.

The exception is any vest whose design clearly requires a jacket — the “backless” vests of formalwear are an excellent example; the simple straps that hold them together in the rear were never meant to be a visible element.

Any full vest that falls low enough to cover the belt/waistband is an acceptable accent over a dress shirt, however, and in casual settings the sleeves of the shirt can be rolled up for an old-fashioned nod to working-class styles of the early 20th Century.

Of course, a three piece suit can always become a two-piece suit through the simple expedient of leaving the waistcoat at home — unlike the double-breasted suit, the three-piece sacrifices no versatility for its elegance.

Its only drawback (so long as the rest of the suit is well-made) is the added cost of the third garment.

Fitting the Three-Piece Suit

Vests are a surprisingly hard garment to fit properly — cautious tailors will often insist on making at least a shirt and a jacket for a man to familiarize themselves with his measurements and proportions before tackling a waistcoat.

A well-made waistcoat will be tailored with the assumption that it will sometimes be the outermost garment, meaning that the fit needs to be appropriate even at points that are usually hidden beneath the jacket.

The exception here is formal vests; since tuxedo or dinner jackets are never removed the accompanying waistcoats are often created “backless” for convenience and comfort and feature a simple strap in the back rather than a full span of cloth.

Nearly every point on a vest has relevant benchmarks for fit. At the bottom, the vest should be long enough to completely cover the waistband of the pants. Any visible shirt around the waist will destroy the top-to-bottom sweep of the suit fabric.

Too long of a vest starts to look absurd, so the trousers on a good three piece suit will be fitted high, around the natural waist, and should ideally be worn with suspenders.

A belt may cause bulging in the waistcoat fabric and will be completely hidden, rendering it unnecessary.

The top of the vest should be high enough to be visible when the jacket is buttoned (there wouldn’t be a lot of point in a vested suit if it was hidden half the time). An inch or two is ample, however — the vest should leave plenty of necktie visible, or else the man’s chest starts to look constricted.

The neckline should be broad enough that the fabric of the vest doesn’t cover the points of the shirt collar or slip beneath them.

A good waistcoat should be fitted; that is, it should have a distinct waist. Like a suit jacket, the fabric should come in at least slightly at the narrowest point on the wearer’s body. Most will be somewhat adjustable by means of a strap in the back.

The Style of the Three Piece Suit

The formality of a three piece suit is such that it requires a necktie. Since only a few inches of the tie are visible, the knot should be tied with extra care.

Particularly bulky ties (knits especially) may create a bulge under the front of the vest, and should be avoided. The end of the tie should not stick out from under the bottom of the waistcoat. If a tie is a good match but a touch too long, it can always be tucked into the trousers.

It is possible to wear a vested suit with a waistcoat that does not match the jacket and trousers. This is even less common than the usual matched approach and does bring the formality of the outfit down somewhat, but it can make for a very elegant appearance if the colors are chosen carefully.

Most suits with contrasting waistcoats are usually done in soft tones to avoid becoming too garish.

Dark green vests pair well with brown suits, or brown vests can be worn with navy jackets, and so on. So long as the colors are distinct enough to contrast but not so bright as to seem overstated an unmatched waistcoat is acceptable and even attractive (though still less formal than matched).

Avoid the brightly-colored vests that rental outlets sometimes suggest for formal dress — these are essentially a novelty, and have no place in any man’s regular wardrobe.

In an odd footnote to fashion, most waistcoats are designed with the understanding that the bottom button will be left undone. There is no practical reason for this.

The most popular explanation is that Edward VII of the United Kingdom began appearing in public with his bottom button undone, probably for comfort, and imitators picked the habit up until it became standard.

There is nothing wrong with leaving the bottom button fastened, but it may cause bunching if the vest was tailored with the expectation that it would be left undone.

Drawbacks of a Vested Suit

Vested suits share most of their disadvantages with the double-breasted jacket. They must be kept buttoned for formality’s sake and they add a layer of cloth across the midsection that may be hot or uncomfortable in humid climates.

Small men risk looking swallowed by their clothing, and the vest creates an unbroken plane of fabric that can make tall men appear looming. Very wide men may have trouble fitting a vest that doesn’t seem to hang off the edge of their belly (though wearing the trousers high on the waist helps quite a bit).

Despite the drawbacks, the vested suit remains a worthwhile investment for men looking to add class and formality to their dress wardrobe. It offers a distinctive elegance, and in some settings the vest or the jacket over it can be removed to offer relief from the added layer of cloth.

The timeless style of the three piece suit is worth experimenting with for any man, whether it becomes a staple of his ward

Horse lovers

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Horses

Horses are very social animals. They live in groups called herds. In the wild, horses will live in herds that consist of three to 20 animals and are lead by a mature male, which is called a stallion, according to National Geographic. The rest of the herd is made up of females and their young

Habitat

Horses are found in almost every country in the world and every continent except Antarctica. For example, the Abyssinian is found in Ethiopia, the Budyonny comes from Russia, Deliboz is from Georgia and Armenia, the Egyptian came from Egypt and the Colorado Rangerbred comes from the Colorado plains, according to Oklahoma State University.

Habits

Horses are very social animals. They live in groups called herds. In the wild, horses will live in herds that consist of three to 20 animals and are lead by a mature male, which is called a stallion, according to National Geographic. The rest of the herd is made up of females and their young.

Diet

Horses are herbivores. This means they only eat vegetation. Typically, horses eat grass, but domesticated horses are often fed bran, rolled oats, barley and hay, as well. A well-fed horse eats 1 to 2 percent of its body weight in roughage, such as grass or hay, every day, according to The Humane Society. Domesticated horses are also given blocks of salt and mineral blocks to lick. This is to supplement the nutrition that the horses get from their food.
Horses only have one stomach, unlike cows, and it is small. So to get enough food, a horse must graze throughout the day.

Partywear Gowns (Partywear गाउन )

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~~Party wear Gownsv~~
(Partywear गाउन)
11th century

In the 11th century, women in Europe wore dresses that were similar to men's tunics and were loose, with a hemline reaching to below the knees or lower. By the end of the century, these dresses featured a tighter fit on the arms and women's upper bodies. Dresses were made snug by featuring slits on the sides of the dress that were pulled tight in order to fit a woman's figure.

16th century

Starting in the 1550s, middle- and upper-class women in Europe wore dresses which included a smock, stays, kirtle, gown, forepart, sleeves, ruff and a partlet. Undergarments were not worn underneath. In England, Queen Elizabeth dictated what kinds of dresses women were allowed to wear. French women were inspired by Spanish-style bodices and also wore ruffs. French dresses were known as marlottes. In Italy, dresses were known as ropa and semarra. Dresses in the 16th century also displayed surface decoration such as embroidery, with blackwork being especially popular.

Women's dresses in Russia during both the 16th and 17th centuries identified a woman's place in society or their family.

17th century

Holland, as a center of textile production, was a particularly noted area of innovation in dress during this time period. During this time period, in Spain and Portugal, women wore stomachers. However, in England and France, dresses became more "naturally" shaped. Lace and slashing were popular decorations. Skirts were full, with regular folds and the overskirt allowed the display of an underskirt of contrasting fabric. Necklines became lower as well.Embroidery that reflected scientific discoveries, such as new animals and plants discovered were popular. In the British Colonies, the multiple-piece dresses were also popular, though less luxurious. Wealthy women living in the Spanish or Dutch colonies in the Americas copied the fashions that were popular from their homelands.

The three-piece dress, which had a bodice, petticoat and gown, was popular until the last 25 years, in which the mantua, or a one-piece gown, became more popular^. Corsets became more important in dresses by the 1680s.

Working women, and women in slavery in the Americas, used simple patterns to create shifts, wool or linen petticoats and gowns and cotton dresses.The bottoms of the skirts could be tucked into the waistband when a woman was near the fire when near a cooking or heating source.

18th century

Dress, (1870-1880) from the National Museum of Costume and Fashion in Portugal.

Large, triangular silhouettes were favored during the 18th century, skirts were wide and supported by hoop underskirts. One-piece gowns remained popular until the middle of the century. During the 1760s in France, hoop petticoats were reduced in size. Lighter colors and lighter fabrics were also favored. In Colonial America, women most often wore a gown and petticoat, in which the skirt of the gown opened to reveal the petticoat underneath. Women also had riding habits which consisted of the petticoat, jacket and a waistcoat.

French fashion regarding dresses became very fast-changing during the later part of the 18th century. Throughout this period, the length of fashionable dresses varied only slightly, between ankle-length and floor-sweeping.Between 1740 and 1770, the robe à la française was very popular with upper-class women. In France, the Empire style became popular after the French Revolution. This style was more simple and was also favored by Josephine Bonaparte.Other types of dresses that were popular during the revolution included tunic dresses and the negligée à la patriot, which featured the red, white and blue colors, symbolic of the revolution.

19th century

Early 19th century dress.

Women's dresses in the 19th century began to be classified by the time of day or purpose of the dress. High-waisted dresses were popular until around 1830.

Early nineteenth century dresses in Russia were influenced by Classicism and were made of thin fabrics, with some dresses being semi-transparent. Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun wore these types of dresses with a short skirt (reaching to her ankles) when she lived in Russia between 1785 and 1801.Many Russian women copied her style. By the 1840s, Russian women were turning to what was in fashion in Europe.

Europeans styles in dresses increased dramatically to the hoopskirt and crinoline-supported styles of the 1860s, then fullness was draped and drawn to the back. Dresses had a "day" bodice with a high neckline and long sleeves, and an "evening" bodice with a low neckline (decollete) and very short sleeves. In Russia, metal hoopskirts were known as "malakhovs." Skirts of the 1860s were heavily decorated.

To sleep, women in the American West wore floor-length dresses of white cotton with high collars displaying decoration.Various Native American people, such as the Navajo and the Mescalero Apache began to adapt the designs of their dresses to look more like the European Americans they came in contact with. Navajo women further adapted the European designs, incorporating their own sense of beauty, "creating hózhó."

Paper sewing patterns for women to sew their own dresses started to be readily available in the 1860s, when the Butterick Publishing Company began to promote them. These patterns were graded by size, which was a new innovation.

The Victorian era's dresses were tight-fitting and decorated with pleats, rouching and frills. Women in the United States who were involved in dress reform in the 1850s found themselves the center of attention, both positive and negative. By 1881, the Rational Dress Society had formed in reaction to the restrictive dress of the era.

20th century

Model posing in a glamorous 1930s evening gown.

In the early twentieth century, the look popularized by the Gibson Girl was fashionable. The upper part of women's dresses in the Edwardian era included a "pigeon breast" look that gave way to a corseted waist and an s-shaped silhouette. Women called their dresses "waists" if one-piece, or "shirtwaists," if it consisted of a skirt and a blouse. The bodice of the dresses had a boned lining. Informally, wealthy women wore tea gowns at home.^[ These garments were looser, though not as loose as a "wrapper," and made of expensive fabric and laces.

By 1910, the Edwardian look was replaced with a straighter silhouette. French designer, Paul Poiret, had a huge impact on the look of the time. Designs developed by Poiret were available in both boutiques and also in department stores. Popular dresses of the time were one-piece and included lingerie dresses which could be layered. At around the same time, in the United States, the American Ladies Tailors' Association developed a dress called the suffragette suit, which was practical for women to work and move around in. Another innovation of the 1910s was the ready availability of factory-made clothing.

Waistlines started out high and by 1915 were below the natural waist. By 1920, waistlines were at hip-level. Between 1910 and 1920 necklines were lower and dresses could be short-sleeved or sleeveless.Women who worked during World War I preferred shorter dresses, which eventually became the dominant style overall. In addition to the shorter dresses, waistlines were looser and the dominant colors were black, white and gray.

By 1920, the "new woman" was a trend that saw lighter fabrics and dresses that were easier to put on. Younger women were also setting the trends that older women started to follow. The dresses of the 1920s could be pulled over the head, were short and straight. It was acceptable to wear sleeveless dresses during the day. Flapper dresses were popular until end of the decade.

During World War II, dresses were slimmer and inspired by military uniforms. After WWII, the New Look, promoted by Christian Dior was very influential on fashion and the look of women's dresses for about a decade.

Since the 1970s, no one dress type or length has dominated fashion for long, with short and ankle-length styles often appearing side-by-side in fashion magazines and catalogs.

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Crop top

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The crop top. This tiny piece has become a major staple item over the last few years, but is by no means a new trend. Since the 1940s, the crop top, and all of its various forms, has had successful comebacks time and time again. During the early 1940s, the everyday crop top was often collared and short sleeved, a more conservative approach to showing some skin.

However, this trend was not just reserved for weekend picnics and poolside parties. The crop top was also donned as a part of a glamorous ensemble as pictured below. All of the silhouettes were designed to accentuate a woman’s hourglass shape; the crop top and high-rise skirt combination was perfect for this fashion.

While the crop top made its grand entrance into the fashion scene in the 1940s, it wasn’t at its peak until the ’70s and ’80s, courtesy of pop culture. The hippie movement of the 1970s highly popularized the “au-natural” look; hence, the cropped top. One of the most popular ways women created the crop top look was by tying their blouses in the front. Then came the ’80s with all of its aerobics, “Flashdance,” “Dirty Dancing”and Madonna. The defining characteristic of these iconic popular culture moments is the fashion, all of which included the crop top. Can you imagine Baby without her infamous series of crop top dance uniforms? Or, how about an aerobics class without the colorful cropped sweaters on top of neon leotards? The fitness craze had women all over wearing crop tops in and out of the gym. The punk, rebellious style that began in the ’70s took off during the ’80s, and with it came an explosion of crop tops galore.

While the crop top has been around for a long time, it seems as though the ’90s kids just knew exactly how to rock the crop top. Cher Horowitz showed us how to style that preppy cropped sweater in “Clueless” and “Saved by the Bell’s” Kelly Kapowski flaunted her abs in her countless collection of crop tops but no one rocked the cropped look like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Young teens might think Miley Cyrus is edgy and cute with her crop top obsession but we, current collegiates, know that the original reigning queens of baring their midriffs are Britney and Christina.

After decades of non-stop flaunting of steel abs, there was a brief break in the crop top trend. This break quickly ended in 2011 and 2012 when designers like Salvatore Ferragamo, Phillip Lim, Dolce and Gabbana and Prada featured a sophisticated twist on cropped tops on their runways. There are many variations and uses of the crop top, ranging from tailored pieces that can be worn as part of an evening wear to edgier, crisp, minimalistic attire.

The main take-away from this history lesson of the crop top is the driving influence of pop culture. High fashion and runways had less of an impact on the trend than the movies, fashion icons and artists of the time. So perhaps Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and others who seem to have forever “lost” their bottom-halves of their shirts are simply fashion icons that we should be proud of. Perhaps.

Hoodie

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Hooded garments have been a documented part of men's and women's wear for centuries. The word hood derives from the Anglo-Saxon word hōd, ultimately of the same root as English hat. The garment's style and form can be traced back to Medieval Europe when the normal clothing for monks included a hood called a cowl attached to a tunic or robes, and a chaperon or hooded cape was very commonly worn by any outdoors worker. Its appearance was known in England at least as early as the 12th century, possibly an import with the Norman conquest of England, as the capa was "a short hooded cloak which was common in Normandy."

Hoodie

The hooded sweatshirt is a utilitarian garment that originated in the 1930s in the USA for workers in cold New York warehouses. The modern clothing style was first produced by Champion in the 1930s and marketed to laborers working in freezing temperatures in upstate New York. The term hoodie entered popular usage in the 1990s.

The hoodie took off in the 1970s, with several factors contributing to its success. Hip hop culture developed in New York City around this time, and high fashion also contributed during this era, as Normaa Kamali and other high-profile designers embraced and glamorized the new clothing. Most critical to the hoodie's popularity during this time was its iconic appearance in the blockbuster Rocky film. At the same time, hoodies started emerging in the Geek culture when Mark LoGiurato introduced them at companies such as the Software Bottling Company. The rise of hoodies with university logos began around this time.

By the 1990s, the hoodie had evolved into a symbol of isolation, a statement of academic spirit, and several fashion collections. The association with chavs or neds in the UK developed around this time, as their popularity rose with that specific demographic. Young men, often skateboarders or surfers, sported the hoodie and spread the trend across the western United States, most significantly in California. Tommy Hilfiger, Giorgio Armani, and Ralph Lauren, for example, used the hoodie as the primary component for many of their collections in the 1990s. A crystal-studded hoodie made by rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs was acquired by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Indo western for man 2019

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Indo Western

The indo western is a fusion of the best of ethnic & western wear. It is comparatively shorter than the traditional Sherwani and made of more rich, lighter and finer fabric. If you are looking to wear something classy and modern, indo western is a great choice for groom as well as his friends and family. You can style your indo western with Dhoti, Patiala Salwar, Breeches, Trousers or Churidar to create a traditional and suave impression.

Reveal your panache with Benzerworld’s Indo western collection. Benzerworld brings you the telling fusion of Western and South Asian Fashion through its designer clothes and suits for men. Choose your piece of Indo western clothing from a wide range of designer suits and clothes for men and bring out the charismatic appeal in you.

Indo western Jodhpuri Suit set is the modern version of traditional men's jodhpuri suits and it is an ideal outfit for festivities

Indo western Angrakha kurtas are not just available for women, you can find a various version of this clothing for men as well. Ideal for casual family gatherings and small fuctions.

Indo western kurtas with jackets can be paired with various lower body clothing to achieve a different look everytime . One can find various colors, shapes, prints and patterns of this style of indo western clothing.

Indo western Achkan looks quite similar to tradtional sherwanis but, they are completely different. Good style of achkans could be paired with jeans and other men's bottom wears.

The poise of Indo

Indo-western embraced by men favourably is always going to be elegant and distinguished. Adorning this attire is never going out of style. With a confidence that is unmatched and unparalleled the fusion look gives an altered look to traditional clothing. They can be worn to simple dinners or to elaborate occasions. Matched with a dhoti or a pyjama, the Indo-Western outfit can always be your go to look when you can think of nothing else to impress

Classic Jodhpuri suits

Jodhpuri Suits are the flawless imperial dressing of India pose as the definitive wedding wear for men for all cultures alike. As the name suggests the style is established from Jodhpur, a city of Rajasthan. The sophistication of a Jodhpuri suit is enhanced with its fine handcrafted or machine embroidery and is a unique amalgamation of Indian and western traditional attire. Pair it with a perfect pair of Jodhpur shoes and you have the perfect attire for your celebration.

Casual white pyjamas

In the scene of men’s ethnic wear, dupattas are slowly and steadily making its own niche and space. A contrasting dupatta donned on a bright kurta is the look for any grand ceremony and is winning hearts swiftly across the country. The look as been adorned by several Bollywood stars and eminent style personalities making it the much talked about affair. Paired with any choice of bottoms - dhoti, pyjama or a churidar, dupattas add an edge to the entire ethnic look while also being traditionally rooted. If your outfit looks incomplete, look nowhere else. Pick a dupatta and pull it off with

Silk Jacquard Kurta set

A very trending fabric that is taking the ethnic fashion wear industry by a storm is silk jacquard kurta. Incredibly rich when worn with a printed jacket that complements the kurta set in its perfectly stylish form. Worn to celebratory functions or marriage ceremonies- this outfit is a beloved fashion statement that’s being embraced globally. Making a subtle yet resilient affirmation of what ethnic wear can look like, jacquard kurta sets give you a complete look without going overboard. Pick from various styles that Manyavar has to offer in this longstanding fashion

Patola-Indian most luxurious Textile (पटोला-भारतीय सबसे)

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Patan Patola (पाटन पटोला)

Patola is a centuries old double Ikat weave, with its origins in Patan, the northern region of Gujarat.

Involving a very intricate and complex process of tie-dyeing on the warp and weft before weaving, this highly esteemed weave is acknowledged by connoisseurs as a traditional and ancient art that needs to be preserved and promoted.

Patola weaving requires a lot of precise mental calculations, vivid imagination, patience, undivided attention, and dexterity of the hand.

The designs and motifs found on Patan patola have remained constant for centuries. One of the main designs found is the Nari Kunjar, the elephant and gopinis. The Ratan Chowk Bhat has floral motifs in geometrical arrangements. Akhrot Bhat is walnut motifs, Popat Kunjar is parrot motifs and Mahras Bhat has motifs of dancing women. The Pan Bhat - leaf motifs - is another favourite. Animal motifs are considered particularly auspicious.

Exquisite patan with six figures

(अति सुंदर पाटण के साथ छह के आंकड़े )Currently, there are only three families practicing the Patola weave. One of these is the Salvi family, which is now in its 16th generation.

'Nari Kunj' - Patan Patola

Kankatala is proud to present its exclusive collection of Patan Patola sarees - the ultimate manifestation of weaving perfection in the finest of silks. These sarees take 10 months to an year to complete, with at least four skilled weavers working on them at any given time.

By buying a Patan Patola saree, you play a vital role in keeping our weaving heritage alive. And of course, you become the proud owner of an heirloom worthy treasure in six yards!!

PATAN PATOLA, THE CLOTH OF KING

Two fluorescent bulbs cast harsh shadows on the peeling walls of the cramped workshop in Patan, a town in India’s Gujarat state. Eight workers sit inside, silently focused on the tasks at hand: carefully wrapping and unwrapping thousands of dyed silk threads.

A middle-aged man, Mr. Soni, stands at the center of it all, a master watching over his craftsmen. And watch he must: if one mistake is made, the process must begin all over again. Such is the art of Patola, India’s most complex textile.

PATOLA: CLOTH OF KING

The complexity and time-intensiveness is what makes Patola so valuable. A dizzyingly mathematical process, Patola saris are woven using dyed threads both vertically (warp) and horizontally (weft) to create the design. The strings are dyed according to a pattern, and the dye marks align when woven, forming the pattern on the cloth.

For each color in the design, workers tie sections of the silk threads with cotton string until only the parts to be dyed remain exposed. The whole bundle of threads is then soaked in dye, before the cotton strings are torn off to reveal the un-dyed portions. Rinse, repeat, until the threads are all dyed to match the pattern.

The wrapping and dyeing process for just one color takes a week, and doing all the colors takes one or two months. Mr. Soni tell us how, from start to finish, designing and making one saree takes at least seven months.

Our jaws hit the floor, but it’s standard procedure for Mr. Soni. To put things in perspective, he tells us the most difficult sari they ever made took 2.5 years. But the price tag on a Patola sari justifies the days of painstaking work: one custom-made sari starts at 150,000 rupees, about $2,250.

After watching the workers nimbly tie and untie threads for half an hour, we’re chomping at the bit, excited to see everything come together in the weaving rooms. But Mr. Soni leads us away from the workshop instead.

He insists we make a quick stop before he reveals the rest of his workshop’s secrets. “It’s important, first, that you understand the story of Patola.”

PATOLA OF FUTURE

History lesson complete, we return to the workshop, where we’re treated to the sight of half-completed Patola in the making. Massive wooden looms fill more peeling workshops, vibrant silk threads crisscrossing otherwise threadbare rooms. Mr. Soni flits to and fro between the different looms, stopping to adjust some misaligned threads when he espies them. Whenever he does, the others often stop to watch the master at work.
Unlike the Salvis, the Sonis open to teaching parts of the Patola-making process to those not native to Patan, so long as they are hard-working and willing. But potential masters are in much shorter supply. Finding someone competent enough to wrap their minds around the highly mathematical designing and dyeing process is no easy task, and so the father and son remain the gatekeepers of the knowledge. For now.

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