You may have heard the word "batik" before, but what does it actually mean? Batik is an ancient art which uses wax and dyes to create a visual magic on fabrics. A Batik creation involves 3 basic steps – waxing, dyeing, and scraping (removing). In the first step, the wax is...
A scarf, also known as a muffler or neck-wrap, is a piece of fabric worn around the neck, or near the head or around the waist for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or religious reasons. But have you ever wondered how the scarf developed into the popular fashion accessory it is today? With a history that begins...
The term tote, meaning "to carry", can be traced back to the 17th century but was not used to describe bags until 1900. However, the tote bag craze in the United States began in the 1940s. When you carry a designer tote bag, your friends envy you seeing your bright and colorful...
Fashion scarves serve multiple purposes with any outfit. Although they protect against the elements during winter weather, scarves designed primarily for aesthetic reasons are just as divine. If you want to cover up a part of your outfit or body that you aren’t in love with, wear a scarf around your neck. [caption...
With the onset of fashion jewelry, the jewelry designing trend has undergone total change. Pendants, rings, earrings, bangles and necklaces are just not restricted to the typical old-fashioned floral designs. And why only the design! The material and color concept too has undergone vast changes. Acceptance of abstract and non-floral...
Of all the types of jewelries that women wears, necklaces are the most loved and sought after. A woman does not like her bare neck to be exposed without a touch of jewelry in it. And hence the most sought after piece of jewelry remains the necklace. A necklace is...
Jewelries are an integral part of dressing up. The fashion industry is continuously undergoing changes and revival because of two major factors: the clothes and the jewelry. Like clothes, jewelries too have endless variations. Metal jewelry, wooden jewelry or beaded jewelry, the list is quite long. Amongst all, one of...
We all love beaded jewelries. But how many of us know about the types of beads available in the world. There are so many bead types that the names are just not enough! Here we've summarized the most common types of beads that make beautiful jewelry settings. Here is an interesting...
Human beings have a natural love of beauty and ability to create art. The craft of making jewelry dates back to ancient civilizations like the Stone Age. The oldest jewelry was made from natural materials such as clay, wood, horn, bone etc. The refine slowly took over the raw and...
A choker is a close fitting necklace worn on the neck. They can be adorned in a variety of ways, including with sequins, studs or a pendant. This type of skin-hugging necklace sits high on the neck and has a long and varied history, including associations with high fashion in medieval Europe, as well as the Gothic and punk...
