Thursday, August 28, 2008

Silver Bangle Braclelets - Handmade Jewelry

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Bracelets, pahunchian, churi, kangan, kara, bajuband, bazuband, bangles and armlets are the various types of hand ornaments. Bangles were worn as early as the Harappan period, the most fascinating example being the bangles worn by a bronze dancing girl from the Harappan period, with her shapely wrists and hands covered with ornaments. Excavations have uncovered bangles made of shell, terracotta and bronze from almost all the sites of the Indus Valley civilization, and of gold and silver from some sites. These findings indicate the popularity of this ornament among people in the Harappan region. Bangles have continued to be one of the most favoured pieces of jewellery and have been depicted in several sculptures and paintings all through Indian history. Even today glass bangle are part of daily wear in North India, while gold and silver ones are worn on special occasions. Women in South India generally prefer gold bangles. The variety of shapes, sizes and designing styles of hand ornaments reflects the popularity of this adornment.

Lord Vishnu - A Hindu God

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God Vishnu ji is the preserver of creation. Whenever anyone dares disturb the rules of conduct, He incarnates himself to remove those devils. He is also the only god among the trinity who never grants any boon to devils. As against this, Brahama Ji as well as Shiv Ji have been lieral on this count of granting boons to devils who worship them and subsequently become very pwoerful and have ultimately to be annihilated by Vishnu Ji in his several incarnations.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Maa Lakshmi - Hindu Goddess Religious Statues

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Lakshmi is one of the most popular goddesses of the Hindus. Also called Sri, the beautiful, she is the epitome of feminine beauty. Sri Lakshmi is called Haripriya, the beloved of Hari; Kamala and Padma, the lotus. She is also Padmalaya as she sits on a lotus; Jaladhija, ocean born and Chanchala, the fickle one. She is Jyeshtha, the elder one. Lokmata, mother of the world and Kumbhi, the goddess with the pitcher. She is Medha, the goddess of talent; Dhriti, patience and Kirti, fame.

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dangle earringsfashion earringBuy Earrings A variety of ear rings are found adorning the male and female sculptures of the Karnataka region of south India. The type of ear rings commonly noticed in the sculptures of the early Chalukya period are the large circular kundalas. During Vijayanagar times the muktodaka ear rings, which were made of pearls, were very popular. Besides, the ladies of the royal household used to wear vajragarbha, ear rings studded with diamonds in teh centre. Men wore sun shaped ear ornaments of dfferent sizes. The sopan krama vinyasta kundala, which had the precious stones set along with a large ring to cover the entire ear, seems to have come into vogue during the later Chalukya period.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Hindu Goddess Durga Statues for Asian Decor

Durga The sakti or wife of the god Siva, and the goddess of destruction; she is described as terrible in form and irascible in temper. She was the daughter of Himalaya, the sovereign of the snowy mountains. Durga is often called Kali. In her amiable form she is termed Bhavani. "The adoration of kali, or Durga, is however particularly prevalent in Bengal, and is cultivated with practices scarcely known in most other provinces. Her great fistival, the Dasara, is in the wewst of India, marked by no particular honours, whilst its celebration in Bengal occupies ten days of prodigal expenditure.Justify Fulldurga statuehindu god durga
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Friday, August 22, 2008

Bedlinen, Flat Sheet, Block Printed Bed Sheets

Western India has also been known for many centuries for its skill in printing on textiles. The origin of printing on cloth, with wooden blocks of varied designs, is hard to trace out but it is known that in the preChristian era printed material was exported to the lands of western Europe. Fragments of resist-dyed and printed cottons (that were manufactured in western India around the fifteenth century) were unearthed from the A1 Fostat tombs outside Cairo in Egypt.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Table Cloth, Table Linen, Table Cover, Table Runner

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

History of Crafts in India

The history of Indian handicrafts goes back to thousands of years.The first evidence of Indian handicrafts was found in the Indus Valley.
The craft tradition in India revolved around religious beliefs, local needs of the people and the desires of the royalty, along with an eye for foreign and domestic markets. Indian textiles and their permanent dyes were appreciated throughout the world. Many Roman trade documents refer to the export of silk from India to Europe in the 6th century AD. There are references to Arab sailors who brought silver and gold from their countries and took back shiploads of handicrafts from India to the middle east. In the north, caravans carried woven textiles along the Silk Route and went right up to Moscow by the Fur Route.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Sterling Silver Gemstone Rings

Wonderfully inexpensive and light, Sterling Silver Gemstone Ring is enormously popular for its casual smart looks and flawless finish. Choose from the many splendid gems, which have a timeless fascination and possess great powers of healing. Gemstones are considered the repositories of cosmic rays and in India are used to treat illnesses, enhance ones fortunes and ward off evil effects. They are believed to restore the equilibrium in the human spiritual force field. Hindu cosmology considers all 9 planets as deities, with each having a special color. Nine gemstones namely Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Coral, Topaz, Cats eye and Lyaenth (called Navratna), correspond to the planets and are used to negate their bad effects or enhance ones good fortunes. Hard stones viz. agate, bloodstone, carnelian, chalcedony, garnet, rainbow etc. are available in abundance and the techniques of cutting, shaping, polishing and drilling, make it a flourishing industry. Check out our attractive range of Sterling Silver Gemstone Ring in black stone, moonstone, garnet, amethyst, carnelian, iolite, sapphire, jade and other gems. To match the necklaces various varieties of earrings, ring and bracelets are also available. Sterling Silver Gemstone Ring in a whirl of colors are attractive bargains, which can be worn on all occasions.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Indian Wedding Fashion - Clothing & Jewelry

Wedding day is a special occasion in an individual's life. This day is special for not only for the couple , but also the whole family of both the bride and groom, as well as the relatives and friends. No wonder, since time immemorial wedding fashion is about the most expensive clothes, along with the jewelry. The bride is dressed to look like a queen.




According to Hindu philosophy and mythology the Gods and Goddesses also attend the wedding. This adds to jubilation attached to a marriage. No wonder brides-to-be spend months together searching for the perfect wedding dress. Not only her, but even her family members and closest friends spend a long time searching for what they should wear on the wedding day.




It is not limited to just the bride, well even the groom is particular about what he is going to wear on the wedding day. He is also aware about his clothes and accessories. Like in case of the bride this extends to his immediate family and friends. Such excitement exists in both the houses.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Pure Pashmina Cashmere Scarves Wrap Stole

Pashmina is a type of wool that is very soft and obtained from the goat of Himalaya. The fleece of these goats has been used for make the high quality pashmina shawls. Pure Pashmina is also known as cashmere, which is derived from the old spelling of Kashmir.


The most form of marketing of "Pashmina" is the use of the man-made fabric viscose. This is not Pure Pashmina and will be nowhere near as warm or soft as the Real Pashmina. Some Vendors will go so far as using marketing as "viscose Pashmina". These are often sold for US$30 or less, so you may have to be the careful about the originality,quality or price that motivates your purchase.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Lakshmi, The Goddess of Wealth

As the goddess of wealth, prosperity, good harvests,a and of love, Lakshmi is one of the most popular goddesses of the Hindus. Also called Sri, the beautiful, she is the epitome of feminine beauty. Lakshmi is the gentle and generous provider of riches and so every Hindu home has its shrine to her, as do workplaces. The presence of Lakshmi brings good fortune and wen she leaves she takes fortune with her. So the radiant Lakshmi who is easy to please is propitiated with puja and flowers everyday.


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