Silk Rakhis for Lord Baladevjew and Jagannath Temples Worldwide
For nearly 24 years, a family of Patara servants (Patara Sevayats) in Cuttack has upheld a heavenly sibling custom by making sacred silk rakhis on behalf of Goddess...
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Why Do Indian Saree Borders Feature Gold?
In India, gold borders on sarees are rarely decorative. The gold strip can assume many different shapes and occasionally have symbolic meanings. The detailing will...
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How Do Silkworms Produce Silk?
The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of Bombyx mori, the domesticated silk-moth, mulberry silkworm. A moth in the family Bombycidae, it is very important...
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Where Does Velvet Come From?
Where Does Velvet Come From? Velvet comes from silk, but there are many imitations made from cotton and other materials. Real velvet is a closely woven fabric made by...
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Who Invented the Parachute?
Who Invented the Parachute? Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was thought until recently to have been the first to design a parachute. But drawings have now been found that...
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