Old photos of China: One hundred years of Chinese history condensed in 75 amazing pictures recently restored. From late Qing dynasty ...
I met Raluca Buzura, the charming artist who animates the ceramic. In her atelier, we talked about contemporary jewellery, work, inspiration.
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Size Chart S M L XL Size Measurement Standard Metric Small Chest 38" 97cm Small Waist 24" - 34" 61cm - 86cm Small Sleeve Length 20" 51cm Small Torso 30" 76cm Small Inseam 20" 51cm Size Measurement Standard Metric Medium Chest 42" 107cm Medium Waist 26" - 36" 66cm - 91cm Medium Sleeve Length 21" 53cm Medium Torso 32" 81cm Medium Inseam 21" 53cm Size Measurement Standard Metric Large Chest 46" 117cm Large Waist 28" - 38" 71cm - 97cm Large Sleeve Length 22" 56cm Large Torso 34" 86cm Large Inseam 22" 56cm Size Measurement Standard Metric X-Large Chest 50" 127cm X-Large Waist 30" - 40" 76cm - 102cm X-Large Sleeve Length 23" 58cm X-Large Torso 36" 91cm X-Large Inseam 23" 58cm Inches Centimeters Costume Sizing Tips
Girls from Nagaland, India. Photo courtesy Raj Kumar Since first coins were minted they have been used by people as elements in jewelry. Their round form and size range made them very suited to use in ornaments. For those who could afford it, gold coins were used, and others had to be satisfied with silver. Obviously, coins are a symbol of wealth and showing them off in the form of jewelry contribute to the wearer's prestige. Besides in many countries coins were and are believed to possess mystic, amuletic powers. It is partly because of attitudes towards the metals of which they are made, and in some cases because of the images stamped upon them. Cretan girl in traditional costume. Photo courtesy Eleanna Kounoupa For example, in India the old coins minted by the southern kingdom of Vijayanagar on which figures of Hindu deities are depicted or the Mogul emperor Akbar's rupees carrying words from the Quran, were seen as lucky and worn as amulets . In Venice the gold ducats issued in the name of the mid-18th century Doge Loredano bore an image of Christ and were issued to be worn as pendants by pilgrims. In Europe Holy Sacrament communion coins were thought to acquire healing powers over various deceases, especially rheumatism and epilepsy. Such otherwise normal coins, which had been offered at communion, were purchased from the priest and worn by the sick person in the form of a necklace, a pendant or a ring. Armenian girl in traditional attire. Photo courtesy Ilya Vartanian In America there was belief that a silver dime worn at the throat woul supposedly turn black if someone tries to poison your food or drink and even nowadays "Indian Head" cents are worn as amulets there to ward off evil or negative spirits. In Nepal to touch a woman's body with an old coin during delivery is believed to make the delivery easy; the same coin later functions as an amulet for the child. However, the most common belief in different cultures is that wearing coins attracts money. Sherpa woman in a cap decorated with coins, Nepal Coins are present in adornments of traditional costumes and in tribal jewelry of so many countries. Look at this Serbian woman's costume on display at the Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade. Her "apron" piece is loaded with coins, a real sign of great wealth. photo source Chuvash traditional costume may include several coin-decorated elements: a helmet-shaped headdress called tukhya; a sling called tevet worn over left shoulder and a heavy breastplate surpan sakki made of leather, earrings and a necklace. Photos by G.Samsonov In Western Ukraine girls used to wear an ornament called ducach (from ducat). It consisted of a large metallic bow decorated with gems or pearls and a pendant-coin. Dancing girls often used coin jewelry since the jingling of the coins goes very well with the movements. This Quled Nail girl is wearing bands with coins which are tied around the neck and the head. photo source Turkmen women used to decorate their plaits with an ornament called sholpa. It was made from local tengi coins. And this late Antique pendant from the British Museum incorporates a double-solidus (gold coin) of the Roman emperor Constantine I whose image appears on the front. These coins were issued in AD 321 and 324 to commemorate the second and third consulships of Constantine's sons. Such elaborate coin-set jewelry is believed to have been presented as imperial gifts to members of the emperor s family or to important political supporters. The Indian Kasu Malai (gold coin necklace) has an interesting story behind its name. In the time of the Cholas one of the raja's toddy drawer discovered gold and secretly amassed great wealth. Upon being caught he was condemned to death, but before his execution the raja granted his request that his name, Sanar Kasu, would be perpetuated by the issue of a pure gold coin. Iban girls' traditional adornments are so much impressive. Coins decorate the silver belt, skirt and anklets. photo from here And these are Macedonian festive attires on display at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. photo courtesy Karen Elwell Tribal women from Orissa, India, use coins in many of their jewelry pieces. photos courtesy Raj Kumar Many modern designers create unique adornments using coins by Stacey Lee Webber by Thornhill Jewellery by Daw B Designs by Sarraf Coins are such small and simple things but so many varieties of jewelry can be made using them. Related post Coin jewelry of Nepal If you enjoyed this post please like my page on Facebook. Thank you!
Almost everything is said and created in the bridal fashion world. Our first bride in the website is result of our three months labor and love. The whole model is manually created from fabrics, threads, stones, pearls and Swarovski beads. All this with the help of the enormous design work on selecting the model, style, fabrics and colors, embroidery of sewn flowers, decorating them with stones and pearls and enormous work on their stitching led us to the final result - our bride. The model consists of two parts - separate dress and trail, which is placed on the waist with the help of a golden belt with splendid buckle with stones. This dress is our message of love and family happiness. Size M
When I was 14 (now I'm 23 y.o.), I began experimenting with make-up, starting with small paints on my arms and of course doodling on my arms at school, probably something everybody did! When I was 16, I decided to go to the all round make-up artist school in Amsterdam (ROC allround grimeur). Had the best time of my life there!
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Two deep red trickles of "blood" make this a perfect piece of jewelry to complement a Halloween costume. Or for more frequent wear for the beautiful goths in the world. :)= This choker is sure to turn heads and elicit many comments. adjustable in the rear, up to 1" shorter and 1" longer* stainless steel lobster claw clasp allows you to attach anywhere along the mesh for an even snugger fit two meticulously positioned deep red "blood" drops made of glass beads handmade metal mesh band aluminum links feel very soft and smooth against skin (available in silver color or black) stainless steel links offer ultimate durability * When measuring, add about 0.5" to your actual neck size to determine proper choker size, as the chainmaille itself takes up some space
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This season, the Italian house swapped its glossy photographs for digital paintings.
Size Chart Runs Small Slightly Small True To Size Slightly Large Runs Large 1X 2X 3X 4X Size Measurement Standard Metric 1X Chest 46" 117cm 1X Shirt Length 26 1/2" 67cm 1X Vest Chest 45 1/2" 116cm 1X Vest Waist 44" 112cm 1X Vest Length 24 1/2" 62cm 1X Skirt Waist 39" - 44" 99cm - 112cm 1X Skirt Length 45 1/2" 116cm Size Measurement Standard Metric 2X Chest 49" 124cm 2X Shirt Length 27" 69cm 2X Vest Chest 48 1/2" 123cm 2X Vest Waist 47" 119cm 2X Vest Length 25" 64cm 2X Skirt Waist 42" - 47" 107cm - 119cm 2X Skirt Length 45 1/2" 116cm Size Measurement Standard Metric 3X Chest 53" 135cm 3X Shirt Length 27 1/2" 70cm 3X Vest Chest 52 1/2" 133cm 3X Vest Waist 51" 130cm 3X Vest Length 25 1/2" 65cm 3X Skirt Waist 45" - 51" 114cm - 130cm 3X Skirt Length 45 1/2" 116cm Size Measurement Standard Metric 4X Chest 57" 145cm 4X Shirt Length 28" 71cm 4X Vest Chest 56 1/2" 144cm 4X Vest Waist 55" 140cm 4X Vest Length 26" 66cm 4X Skirt Waist 47" - 56" 119cm - 142cm 4X Skirt Length 45 1/2" 116cm Inches Centimeters Costume Sizing Tips
Chief Artistic Officer Nathalie Verdeille both perpetuates and reinvents the aquatic worlds dreamt up by legendary Tiffany & Co. designer Jean Schlumberger.
